Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Annelie Plantado #3613 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Improvement with Strategic Pacing Annelie Plantado delivered a consistent performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, shaving 31 minutes and 51 seconds off her previous time. Maintaining an overall pace of 13:13 min/mile, she placed 1092nd overall, 491st among females, and 49th in her division, showcasing progress from her 2024 race. Her strategic pacing in the early miles, most notably a split pace drop to 8:39 min/mile at mile 5, is commendable. A notable recovery effort is seen at mile 19 with a split pace of 12:30 min/mile, contrasting with challenges faced at mile 6, with a split pace of 15:42 min/mile. Key takeaways suggest focusing on endurance in later stages, as end miles reflect a slower pace around 14:4815:33 min/mile. Nonetheless, an impressive leap from her previous standing highlights significant strides in her training regimen, boosting her rank within her age division from 79th to 49th. Keep working on maintaining momentum and optimizing pacing strategy throughout.