Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Yciar Imatz #1626 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Progression in Performance Yciar Imatz made significant strides at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Covering the 13.1-mile course in 2:41:02, she achieved an average pace of 12:17 min/mile. Notably, Yciar improved her overall time from last year's performance by over three minutes and elevated her rank within the age division F40-44 from 111th to 78th position. Her initial mile split was a solid 9:46 min/mile, illustrating a strong start. Splits indicate a gradual slowdown starting mid-race, with a pace drop noticeable at mile 5 (11:58 min/mile) and mile 9 (13:39 min/mile). Nevertheless, her consistent performance and pacing adjustments helped her rank 562nd in her gender category. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace in the later miles, particularly between miles 8 to 10, could yield further improvements. Keep up the great work, Yciar, and continue leveraging the experience gained from your races!