Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Carter Jones #1656 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pace Shifts with Strong Placement in Age Division Carter Jones achieved an overall time of 1:53:28, resulting in an 8:39 min/mile pace for the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston half marathon. Impressively, Jones ranked 20th in the M19-24 division out of a total of 1542 participants. Starting strong, Jones recorded a significant improvement in position, moving from 311th place at mile 1 to 230th by mile 8. Notable splits included a swift 7:48 min/mile at mile 4, showcasing strategic pacing and surges. In comparison to a previous half marathon in 2022, where Jones completed the race in 1:27:58 with a 6:42 min/mile pace, there's an observable change in pacing strategy. However, he maintained admirable endurance, as evidenced by the dynamic pacing shifts and maintaining a solid division placement. To optimize future performances, focusing on pacing consistency is advised to enhance stamina in those latter miles. Keep leveraging your competitive spirit and overall race experience.