Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Castaneda #2342 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Momentum Gains Elizabeth Castaneda showed a balanced performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Starting strong, her first mile was clocked at 10:42 min/mile, initially placing her 77th in the F40-44 division. Over the course, her splits gradually slowed but displayed strategic pacing adjustments. In mile 2, Elizabeth improved her division placement to 68th with a split of 11:17 min/mile, illustrating an aggressive start. While her pace slightly declined through the later miles, Elizabeth maintained a steady mid-race effort. Notably, during the 11th mile, her split time was 16:53 min/mile, marking a strong finish placed 77th again in her division. Elizabeth completed the race in 3:11:22, achieving an overall pace of 14:36 min/mile. For future races, focusing on maintaining her initial speed in the mid-later stages could benefit overall time. Overall, Elizabeth's performance was consistent with notable moments of improved placement and pace management.