Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Michael Symmes #2189 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish in Half Marathon Michael Symmes completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:25:00, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:29 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, he secured 2nd place in his division (M40-44), demonstrating competitive performance among his peers. His splits reveal consistent pacing, starting with a 6:28 min/mile and varying only slightly throughout the race. Symmes' pace peaked at mile 4 with a 6:02 min/mile, showcasing a strong burst of speed. This was followed by a slight slowdown but maintained a solid pace of 6:24-6:29 min/mile for the remaining miles. His ability to reclaim and hold onto the 2nd place in his division and climb the ranks to finish 21st in gender highlights solid race strategy. Identifying any factors during slower miles, particularly mile 5, might offer opportunities for refining race tactics further.