Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Claudia Quiroz #2022 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steadily Improving Throughout the Race Claudia Quiroz maintained a strong and consistent pace at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Starting with a pace of 9:03 min/mile, she steadily improved her speed, recording her fastest splits between miles 4 and 6, notably speeding up to an impressive 8:05 min/mile at mile 4. Her overall time of 1:54:42 resulted in a solid placement of 16th in her division, F45-49, among 1542 total participants. The progression in her overall standing was notable. Claudia advanced from 223rd place in her gender at the start to 114th by the end. Her focused mid-race acceleration around miles 4 to 8 played a crucial role in this improvement. For future races, maintaining consistent pacing and utilizing energy reserves in the latter miles could further enhance her performance. Her current strategy shows promising potential for further breakthroughs. Keep building on the finishing kick!