Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Melissa Simkins #2136 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Effort with Late Race Challenges Melissa Simkins showcased a steady race start, maintaining a consistent pace up to the fourth mile with split times between 13:40 to 14:16 min/mile. Notably, her 4th mile split of 13:25 was significantly faster than the splits before and after. Her placement consistently improved during the mid-section miles, reaching 725th in the gender category by mile 7. However, the race dynamics shifted from mile 8, where the split pace increased considerably to 20:56 min/mile. This reflects a notable slowdown compared to earlier miles. The final mile was completed at 17:06 min/mile, resulting in an overall pace of 16:16 min/mile. Despite the challenges in the latter part, Melissa's final placement in the division category was commendable at 61st. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race could help improve overall time and finishing position. Keep pushing forward, Melissa!