Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Ariel Richarson #2054 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Effort with Strategic Mid-Race Pace Adjustments Ariel Richardson's performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon showcased an impressive balance between pace management and consistent effort as part of the 5 AM Squad. She completed the half marathon distance in 2:31:02 with an overall average pace of 11:31 min/mile. Analyzing her splits reveals a strong opening mile at 8:39 min/mile, indicating a solid start, placing 394th overall at that point. Throughout the race, Ariel demonstrated strategic pace adjustments. Her pace varied, hitting a slower point of 12:57 min/mile in miles 11 and 12, which might indicate challenging segments where maintaining motivation is crucial. However, a consistent recovery was noticeable, as her paces settled back around 10-11 min/mile after dips. Her highest position within her age division was 21, achieved after the first mile. For future races, maintaining middle-mile momentum could further improve rankings. Well done on your perseverance, Ariel!