Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Cliff Merrill #1855 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pace Marks Improvement In the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, Cliff Merrill from Las Vegas achieved an elapsed time of 2:51:27 with an average pace of 13:05 min/mile. His finishing position was 472nd among all male participants and 44th in the M50-54 division, based on a total participant count of 1,542. Notably, Cliff's splits indicate a steady decrease in pace from 10:09 min/mile in the first mile to 15:09 min/mile by the thirteenth mile, with the most significant slowdown occurring between the 4th and 5th mile (11:04 to 12:30 min/mile). Comparatively, this performance demonstrates an improvement from his previous year's time (2:53:20) and showcases continued positive momentum. Analyzing the pacing pattern reveals a need to focus on maintaining speed from miles 5 through 9, where a drop in pace was particularly evident. With focused training on sustaining pace in the mid-sections of the race, continued enhancements in overall results are attainable. Keep building on this progress!