Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Maria Mendoza #1852 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Effort, Potential in Finish Maria started her half marathon with a steady pace of 11:05 min/mile in the first mile, showing strong placement at 618 in her gender category. Her split times remained relatively steady in the beginning, with only minor fluctuations through the early miles. A notable improvement was seen at mile 4, where she recorded her fastest split pace of 10:59 min/mile. This indicates potential to maintain an even pace early in future races. As the race progressed, the pace shifted slightly. Mile 8 marked a dip in pace to 13:29 min/mile, though she improved her gender placement back to 562. While her final stretch saw a slightly slower pace of 15:23 min/mile, maintaining focus on consistent pacing and building on endurance could enhance overall performance. Despite the pacing variations, Maria's overall pace of 13:14 min/mile demonstrates her solid effort throughout. Placing 75th at mile 13 shows capacity for a strong finish.