Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Taylor Mendoza #1854 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Taylor Mendoza demonstrated impressive consistency in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, maintaining a steady pace and placing 3rd in the M15-18 division. Starting with an 8:19 min/mile in the first mile, Taylor showed excellent control, sustaining a pace range primarily between 8:19 and 8:47 min/mile until mile 5. The standout performance was in mile 6, where Taylor significantly increased pace, clocking in at 7:32 min/mile. While Taylor's average pace across the race settled at 8:46 min/mile, attention could be given to managing pace consistency in the latter parts, as indicated by slower splits in miles 9 and 11. However, the overall finish time of 1:54:55 is commendable, evidencing Taylor's capability to push through whilst achieving a noteworthy result of 3rd place in the division. Being part of "The Slow Pokes," this performance suggests the potential for further growth and fine-tuning strategies for future races.