Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Ken Bluemel #2958 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace with Solid Finish Ken Bluemel, at 59, showcased commendable consistency in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, covering the 13.1 miles in a time of 1:35:13. His steady pace of 7:16 minutes per mile placed him 6th in his M55-59 division and 249th overall out of 3972 participants. This reflects a solid position from a highly competitive field. The variety in split paces ranged from a high of 7:39 min/mile during the first mile to a best split pace of 6:53 min/mile at the fourth mile. Throughout the race, Ken moved through positions with slight variations but maintained near the top of his division. Notably, he improved overall placement significantly in the second half of the race, finishing with a strong last mile at a 7:06 pace. Consider focusing on maintaining a more consistent split pace in future races to further enhance overall timing. This performance adds to his extensive history of participating in the REVEL series with steady improvement in recent sessions.