Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: John Lockwood #1750 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Pace with Notable Mid-Race Surge John Lockwood delivered a consistently paced performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 2:11:16, with an average pace of 10:01 min/mile. His race started with a conservative lap, where he logged a 9:54 min/mile start, before accelerating to quicker splits, notably hitting an impressive 8:03 min/mile in the fourth mile. This strategic surge helped him climb the ranks, reaching as high as 23rd place in his age division (M55-59). His mid-race pacing was commendable, showing improvement in placement as he progressed, despite experiencing a slowdown during the latter splits, where his pace slightly drifted above 10:00 min/mile. For future races, focusing on maintaining momentum in the final miles could further benefit his overall performance. Nevertheless, his strategy and ability to climb rankings demonstrate promising race management. Congratulations to John and the entire 5 AM Squad team!