Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Elijah Bates #5427 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Early Pace, Opportunity at Finish Elijah Bates, at age 22, exhibited a well-managed performance during the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Representing "Brothers on the Straight Path," he maintained an impressive consistency in his pacing. Notably, he started with a 7:48 min/mile pace, maintaining under 8:00 min/mile for the first six miles. His mile 7 split at 6:48 was the fastest segment of his race, showing a strong mid-race push that ensured a temporary advancement in his position within his division. Post mile 10, Elijah's pace decelerated slightly, resulting in a finish time of 1:48:52 and an overall pace of 8:18 min/mile. Placing 11th in the M19-24 division among 1608 participants, his early splits highlight his initial strength. Future focus might include refining endurance to sustain the strong pace through to the latter miles. Nonetheless, this was a commendable performance networked with pacing-control that can be expanded upon moving forward.