Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Sarah McFarren #1835 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance With a Strong Middle Pace Sarah began her half marathon with a steady start, clocking a 9:41 minute mile. She showed a strong improvement by mile 4, achieving her fastest pace of 8:15 per mile. This change helped move her up significantly from her starting position, showcasing her ability to adapt and pick up speed as the race progressed. Sarah maintained a consistent pace after mile 4 with slight variations, while showing great resilience towards the end. Her overall elapsed time was 2:04:51 with an average pace of 9:31 min/mile, which placed her 10th in the F15-18 age division. Notably, she gained positions with each mile, especially on mile 4, where a notable improvement in both pace and placement occurred. For future races, focusing on maintaining the momentum seen in the middle miles through the final stretch could further enhance her performance. Keep up the great work, Sarah!