Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Melissa Scieslicki #2115 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pace with Notable Determination Melissa started off strong, clocking a 9:16 min/mile pace in the first mile. Notably, the fastest split came in mile 4 with a solid 8:52 min/mile pace. The first half of the race showed consistent pacing, remaining around the 9:20 min/mile mark. Her placement shifted from 582nd overall in the first mile to 597th by mile 4, highlighting a steady approach in the initial stage. Later in the race, Melissa faced some challenges that affected her pace. By mile 10, the pace increased to 13:01 min/mile, and fatigue seemed to set in with a split of 14:03 min/mile in mile 11. This pattern indicates potential areas for improvement in endurance and pacing control. Overall, Melissa completed the half marathon with a finish time of 2:29:24 and an average pace of 11:24 min/mile. Working on stamina towards the end could be beneficial for future races. Keep up the hard work!