Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Penni Nordstrom #1920 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Effort with Notable Mid-Race Improvements Penni Nordstrom demonstrated a solid performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a finishing time of 3:08:58 and an average pace of 14:25 min/mile. The race saw her taking the 51st place in the F55-59 division out of 56 participants. Notably, Penni demonstrated improved pacing mid-race between miles 2 and 4, where she decreased her split pace from 16:28 min/mile to 12:12 min/mile. This adjustment highlights a commendable ability to recover pace during fatigued stages, a valuable skill in maintaining overall race time. Though some later splits, like mile 6 with a pace of 15:34 min/mile, could have been tighter, her ability in the middle mileage to sharpen her pace indicates potential for refining her pacing strategy. With overall splits that showed consistency, keeping a closer manage on the pace for individual miles could further optimize her results in future races. Overall, Pennis race showcased determination and room for improvement in race strategy.