Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Jessica Contreras ramirez #1339 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance With a Strong Finish Jessica's half marathon performance showcased a steady approach with promising highlights. Starting with a 10:58 min/mile pace for the first mile, she encountered a slower segment at mile 2 with a 13:19 min/mile pace, but improved rapidly over the next miles. Her fastest mile was at the end, clocking in at 9:46 min/mile for mile 13. This indicates a strong finish and the ability to maintain effort over the course of the race. Jessica placed 825th overall and 440th among females in a field of 1,542 participants, demonstrating a commendable performance overall. Notably, she progressed in her division, ending at 50th in the F45-49 category after climbing from earlier positions in the race. There's potential to refine the early to mid-race pacing strategy, as her stronger splits appeared in the final miles. The improvements in rankings during the latter half suggest effective endurance and pacing as key strengths.