Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Garrett Austin #4253 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Improvement and Strong Division Finish Garrett Austin delivered an impressively consistent performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, finishing in 1:22:22, and achieving a notable improvement over his previous race. His average pace of 6:17 min/mile shows a significant advancement from his 2022 effort, where he maintained a 7:10 min/mile pace, evidencing his dedication and enhanced training strategy. He placed 12th overall out of 1,542 participants, and secured 2nd position in his M30-34 division. A particularly remarkable split was mile 6, where Garrett recorded his fastest pace at 5:49 min/mile. Maintaining strong pacing, especially evident in mile 10 at 6:09 min/mile, demonstrates impressive stamina. For future races, focusing on reducing slight pace variations in later splits, such as the 6:47 min/mile in mile 12, could further enhance overall performance. Overall, Garrett's performance reflects strategic racing and continued improvement.