Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Jake Evans #1440 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Start, Slower Finish Jake Evans started the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a consistent pace, clocking an 8:37 min/mile for the first mile, securing place 34 in his division. Through the first six miles, Jake maintained a solid pace, varying between 8:28 to 9:23 min/mile. At the halfway point (mile 6), his placement was 41st in the M30-34 division, illustrating consistency with a favorable position. However, the latter half of the race saw a pace slowdown, notably at mile 9 with a 12:54 min/mile, affecting his division standing, placing him at 45th. Despite the gradual slowdown, Jake finished the race without injuries. Consider focusing on maintaining mid-race pace throughout the concluding miles to enhance performance. Overall, Jake demonstrated endurance, completing the race in 2:13:13. With strategic pacing improvements, potential exists for a faster finish in future races. Excellent effort representing the Military team!