Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Caroline Fox #1480 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Improvement with Strategic Pacing Caroline Fox ran the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon in 2:33:34, maintaining an average pace of 11:43 min/mile. Notably, Caroline improved her standing in the F45-49 division to 55 out of 1542 total participants. Her performance illustrates consistent pacing, particularly in the early stages where her splits ranged from 9:28 to 10:27 min/mile, a testament to her controlled start. Attention should be paid to the split at mile 10 that saw a 17:29 min/mile pace, a detail worth strategizing for future races. Despite this, Caroline's commitment to the sport is evident by her history of improving race times. In comparison to her 2025 performance of 2:08:57, she can revisit training strategies to regain that pace. Her finishing position in the race might not reflect her best time, but focusing on strength and endurance can renew her momentum, especially past mid-race. Keep aiming for more consistent splits in future events.