Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Emy Smith #4398 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Progress with Notable Consistency Emy Smith from Germantown, MD, competed in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 2:18:04. Her consistent pacing was notable, averaging roughly 10:32 min/mile. She began with a solid 9:48 min/mile pace, progressively showing resilience in her splits despite a general slowing trend. Emy's strongest split was the sixth mile at 9:12 min/mile, showcasing the ability to accelerate mid-race. The ninth mile posed a challenge with an 11:02 min/mile, slightly impacting her overall average pace. In the context of her age division (F50-54), Emy placed 28th, a commendable effort among 373 females participating. Despite some fluctuations, her performance demonstrated consistent effort across the distance. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining her pace in the later miles will improve overall performance. Her consistent performance and ability to quicken during the race are promising indicators for future races. Keep building on this foundation!