Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Jessica Larsen #1713 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Improved Performance and Consistent Pace Jessica Larsen completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston half marathon with a total time of 1:38:10, averaging a pace of 7:29 min/mile. This marks a notable improvement from her previous effort in the 2023 REVEL Mt Charleston race, where she finished in 1:43:28 with an average pace of 7:53 min/mile. Over the course of the race, Jessica demonstrated a consistent performance, holding a pace range between 6:50 min/mile and 8:09 min/mile for most splits, and achieving the 5th place in her F40-44 age division out of numerous competitors. Examining individual splits reveals some opportunities for strategic improvement. Notably, she maintained a strong pace in the earlier parts of the race, with a standout 6:50 min/mile split at mile 4. Reflecting on the race, maintaining this early momentum through the later stages, particularly between miles 9 and 12 where slower paces above 8:00 min/mile were recorded, could enhance overall performance. Keep honing your race strategies, Jessica!