Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Shonda Morse #4862 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

A Consistent Pace with Early Improvements Shonda Morse, 55, from Payson, UT, participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, completing the race with an overall time of 2:34:35 and an average pace of 11:48 min/mile. The initial half of the race reflected strong pacing, particularly evident from Mile 4 where she clocked an impressive 9:15 min/mile. Notably, her performance in the early stages saw her improving her position significantly in her division, moving from 38th to 19th by Mile 2. Throughout the race, Shonda showed strong consistency, although the pace slightly declined towards the end, as seen in the last few splits. Ending 47th in her division of F55-59, she managed to demonstrate a solid effort within her age group. Comparing her performance to previous years, there is a modest fluctuation, but her time this year is a notable improvement from her runs in 2021 and 2022, reflecting her dedication and ongoing progress.