Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Allen Larsen #1712 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Gains Allen Larsen completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a finish time of 1:45:03, showcasing strategic pacing. This resulted in a final pace of 8:01 min/mile, improving from his previous race's 8:44 min/mile. Larsen maintained consistent pacing, notably accelerating at mile 4 with a split pace of 6:51 min/mile. Holding strong, he navigated the course with his strongest pacing between miles 1 and 4, a noteworthy 7:00 min/mile beginning. While his pace tapered slightly, the final race placement was 13th in the M40-44 division, among 1542 participants. Notable slowing occurred after the 7th mile with split times of 8:47 and 8:41 per mile, focusing on energy management for later stages could enhance performance. Despite not improving position significantly, Larsen ascended from 392nd in overall placements to 187th compared to the 2023 race, reflecting substantial overall improvement.