Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: David Rios #2062 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Pace with Consistent Improvements David Rios completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a finish time of 2:10:31 and an average pace of 9:57 min/mile. Beginning with a steady pace of 9:45 min/mile for the first mile, Rios managed to increase his speed successfully to 8:00 min/mile by mile four. Notably, this is a significant improvement from his previous half marathon times, demonstrating consistent development in pace and endurance over the years. While his peak performance was at mile four, the final mile saw a slight slowdown, clocking in at 11:23 min/mile. Reflecting on his placement, Rios finished 628th overall out of 1542 participants and placed 46th in the M35-39 age division. Comparing this to previous races, he has shown marked improvement, especially in overall finishing position and pacing. Continued focus on maintaining a consistent pace towards the race's end may yield even better future results.