Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Gulsum Rustemoglu #2088 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Pacing Precision with an Impressive Finish Gulsum Rustemoglu completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:53:11, maintaining an impressive average pace of 8:38 min/mile. Her best split was at mile 4, clocking a swift 7:59 min/mile pace, showing a strong mid-race surge. Despite some pace variations, she consistently placed within the top tier in her division, finishing 6th in the Female 50-54 category out of a significant field. Gulsum's overall ranking was 296th out of 1,542 participants, illustrating her competitive edge. Her achievement marks a noticeable improvement from her previous race, where she finished 347th overall. A key takeaway might be to focus on maintaining the consistent speed shown in the earlier splits, particularly the successful pacing at miles 4 and 13. With further refinement, her performance could be sharpened significantly in future events. Great job maintaining composure and delivering strong performance metrics!