Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: James Chin #1322 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish in the Half Marathon James Chin from Downey, CA, displayed consistent pacing throughout the race, maintaining a steady rhythm in the first half. He completed his first mile in 16:09 min/mile, gradually improving his pace to 15:34 min/mile by the fourth mile. Despite a slowdown in mile five at 22:34 min/mile, which affected his average pace, James managed to maintain a significant level of effort. Interestingly, a notable improvement was observed between miles eight and nine, where he picked up the pace from 20:41 min/mile to 19:20 min/mile, resulting in a favorable increase in his overall standing. His position in the division fluctuated slightly but remained competitive, as he secured 8th place in his division for a part of the race. For future races, focusing on maintaining consistent pacing in the latter miles could yield improved results. His performance concluded with a total time of 4:03:34, emphasizing a solid effort throughout the event.