Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Grace Pearson #1964 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Finish with a Late Surge Grace Pearson, representing Team Shujaa in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, maintained a determined effort across 13.1 miles. Her concluding pace of 15:49 min/mile placed her 1261st overall out of 1542 participants. Grace's early splits were consistent, starting with a 10:41 min/mile at mile 1, after which the pace gradually increased. Notably, she improved her speed in the final miles, finishing with a consistent 12:58 min/mile from mile 10 to 13. This late surge is commendable and suggests effective energy management in the latter half of the race. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, Grace displayed consistency, which is crucial for endurance running. However, there was a noticeable increase in elapsed pace between miles 4 and 8, peaking at a 21:45 min/mile at mile 9. A closer examination of pacing strategies during this segment could prove beneficial for future races. Grace's overall performance was strong, showing potential for continued improvement.