Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Raquel Flores-Olson #1471 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pacing and Improved Performance Raquel Flores-Olson displayed consistent pacing throughout the race with a final elapsed time of 2:11:10, showing a steady performance across the 13.1 miles at an average pace of 10:00 min/mile. She began at a strong pace of 9:51 min/mile for the first mile, securing her place 782 overall. Notably, her fastest split occurred between miles 5 and 6, where she achieved a pace of 8:55 min/mile. Raquel's overall placement improved significantly from her previous race, climbing from 735th to 639th position among 1542 participants. Her division placement also improved, moving from 39th to 22nd in the F50-54 category. While her pacing dipped slightly at mile 5 with a 11:48 min/mile split, she effectively recovered with stronger subsequent splits. The progress in both placement and pace indicates a notable improvement, showcasing effective training and adaptation strategies.