Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Darlene Aranda #1140 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pace with Top Division Finish Darlene Aranda maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, rounding out an impressive performance with an average pace of 9:23 min/mile. She completed the 13.1-mile course in 2:03:02, securing 2nd place in her gender expansive category and overall divisionan outstanding statistic that reflects consistency and determination. Notably, her split times ranged from 8:20 to 10:21, demonstrating a strong ability to adjust pace as needed. Starting strong with a first-mile time of 8:49, Darlene had a mid-race split of 8:38 at mile three, displaying her ability to maintain speed variations. Even as the splits varied, she managed to consistently secure 2nd place for her division throughout the race. Future focus could be placed on maintaining the early pace in the latter half, particularly addressing the slowdown observed after mile 10, where the pace was over 10 minutes/mile. Keep up the excellent work!