Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sarmad Nasir #2174 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pacing Precision and Strong Finish Sarmad Nasir from Irvine, CA, completed the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon in an impressive time of 1:57:14 with a consistent overall pace of 8:56 min/mile. His splits reveal notable progress and adaptation: opening with a solid start at 8:40 min/mile and gradually finding a rhythm. Achieving his fastest mile at 8:09 min/mile between miles 2 and 3, Sarmad showcased his strength early in the race. The later miles experienced a slight drop-off, with the pace reaching 10:10 min/mile by mile 12, but he regained momentum to finish strong. Sarmad finished 98th overall out of 586 participants. Within his division (M35-39), he secured 9th place. A consistent competitor, he maintained mostly stable placements throughout, ranking 7th in his division by the end. Continued work on maintaining the earlier faster pace can further elevate his performance. Sarmad's dedication is evident, and his race execution is commendable.