Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Erica Taylor #2307 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Smooth Finish Erica Taylor completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in an impressive time of 5:21:43, maintaining an average pace of 12:16 min/mile. Starting strong with her first mile clocking in at 9:22, she gradually settled into a steady rhythm. Notably, between miles 7 and 9, she improved her pace with splits under 10:30, which allowed her to gain positions, especially evident as she moved from 1071st to 884th in the overall rankings. Though miles 20 through 26 showed a slight deceleration, Erica's performance shined in mile 21, regaining momentum with a split of 13:17, propelling her to a division place of 22nd for that split. To further build on her endurance strategy, Erica could focus on maintaining mid-race gains and preparing for a stronger finish. Her dedication and execution are commendable, showing potential for even more refined performances in future races.