Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Al-Fassi Ali #5419 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Al-Fassi Ali, 43, from Las Vegas, successfully completed the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon as part of the "Brothers on the Straight Path" team. Displaying consistent performance throughout the race, his pace ranged from 9:35 to 10:38 min/mile. After starting with a strong first mile at a 9:35 min/mile pace, Ali maintained a pace close to 10:00 min/mile for the bulk of the race. Notably, Ali showed improved speed in the latter stages, with the final three miles being his fastest, particularly mile 11 at 8:13 min/mile. Ali's dedication yielded an overall race time of 2:08:04, placing him 728th among 1,608 participants and 45th in his division. With an overall pace of 9:46 min/mile, he effectively utilized his pacing strategy for a solid finish. Sustaining this late-race speed earlier could further enhance performance in future races.