Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Cesar Lopez #1759 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Pacing with Consistency Cesar Lopez demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Finishing with an overall time of 1:49:46 and a pace of 8:22 min/mile, he managed to maintain a steady performance. Notable segments include the 7th mile with a pace of 8:10 min/mile, showcasing a balanced and controlled approach. Cesar's strategic pacing allowed him to consistently place within the top 20 of the M40-44 division, placing 18th. Comparing his performance to last year's race, where he finished in 1:46:34, Cesar demonstrated a slightly slower overall pace but maintained a consistent pattern in his splits. This year, his peak performance appeared in the 6th mile with a split of 7:57 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining his pacing for the 6th and 7th miles could contribute to an improved overall time in future races. Maintaining the energy from these miles and possibly increasing speed in the final stretch could yield even stronger results.