Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Greg Heilers #2033 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Room for Strategic Pacing in Later Stages Greg Heilers competed in the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon representing Black Sheep Run. His performance started consistently, maintaining an early pace of approximately 10:08 min/mile up to the 3-mile mark. Notably, Greg was 4th in his division early on, specifically after the first mile. The first half of the race demonstrated steady pacing, reflecting effective initial energy management. In the latter part of the race, Greg experienced a gradual slowdown, with paces extending from 11:00 to 12:01 min/mile. This ultimately settled at an overall pace of 11:57 min/mile. His strongest surge was at the 13th mile with a closing split of 11:34 min/mile, suggesting potential for improved pace distribution. Placing 6th again in his division at the end demonstrates resilience. Focusing on maintaining mid-race momentum and refining pacing strategy could further enhance future performances.