Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Martin Cruz #4285 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Progress and Strong Finishes Highlight Performance Martin Cruz from Avondale, AZ, representing team Los Aliens in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, demonstrated consistent pacing and strategic execution over the 13.1-mile race. His overall time of 2:35:34, with an average pace of 11:52 min/mile, placed him 958th out of 1,542 participants. Across the splits, Cruz managed a steady demeanor, particularly notable from miles 8 through 10, where he maintained consistent improvements in rank and pace, including a strong mile 9 at 11:12 min/mile. While displaying resilience, Cruz showed potential for quicker times, notably during mile 5's elevated split pace of 18:00 min/mile. Enhancing endurance and pace consistency throughout middle sections might yield stronger performance. Despite this, his finish ranked 62nd in the M30-34 division, indicative of competitive standing in a field of peers. Continuation of targeted training, focusing on pacing adjustments, could further improve results in future events.