Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Rachel Howat #1614 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Effort with a Strong Early Pace Rachel executed her 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon performance with a solid start. Her initial mile split was 10:39 min/mile, placing her 1011 overall and 76th in her division. Notably, she held a consistent pace for the first four miles, with her pace fluctuating only slightly between 10:39 and 10:50 min/mile. This early consistency helped her improve in position, evidenced by climbing to 67th in her division by mile four. In the latter part of the race, Rachel maintained determination, though her pace slowed progressively. Mile five marked a shift with a split time of 11:41 min/mile, extending to a final mile pace of 15:29 min/mile. Despite the slowing, Rachel managed to sustain her overall standing amid a field of 1542 participants. For future races, consider incorporating endurance training to maintain early race paces throughout the entire event for improvement.