Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Rachel Downing #1384 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Room for Growth Rachel Downing maintained a consistent pace, completing the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in 5:35:20, averaging 12:47 min/mile. Her splits showed a steady pace, starting at 10:36 in the first mile and ending with 16:28 in the last. This reflects endurance over the long distance. She positioned 51st in her division (F40-44) out of 721 in her gender, demonstrating competitiveness within her age group. The race presented fluctuations in split times, such as 11:01 in the sixth mile and longer durations in the later stages like 18:12 at mile 25. A focus on endurance, particularly in the later miles, could help sustain her pace throughout. Her progression from 44th to 14th in the final miles of her division is commendable. Training to maintain early pace rates in later miles will be beneficial for future races. Overall, her race was a strong foundation to build upon.