Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Jeff Knowles #1691 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Jeff Knowles began the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a strong pace, achieving a fast second mile of 8:11 min/mile and improving his overall standing significantly. By the second mile, he was placed 343rd overall, marking his peak position in the race. His consistency in the early miles is noteworthy, maintaining a sub-9 min/mile pace and making steady climbs in rank. However, as the race progressed, Jeff experienced increased mile times, with his pace slowing particularly after the sixth mile. The 10th mile presented the greatest challenge, with a split of 13:49 min/mile, indicating fatigue might have set in. Still, he managed to finish the event in 2:23:11 with an overall pace of 10:55 min/mile. While Jeff's performance remained commendable, maintaining endurance in the latter stages could elevate his future race results. They've got the speed; now focus on building sustained endurance!