Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Elizabeth Putnam #5268 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Elizabeth's Steady Progression and a Tough Final Stretch Elizabeth Putnam delivered a strong and consistent pace throughout most of her race at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, clocking a total time of 2:21:26 over 13.1 miles. Her average pace was 10:47 min/mile, showing a significant decrease compared to her previous best at this event in 2023, where she completed with a time of 2:00:05 and a pace of 9:10 min/mile. Most notably, Elizabeth was able to maintain a steady pace in the first five miles, with split paces ranging from 9:09 min/mile to 9:46 min/mile. There was a notable decline in pace during the final stages, highlighted by a slower 12th mile at 11:01 min/mile and a challenging 13th mile at 20:57 min/mile. Focusing on pacing strategies during the latter part of a race could potentially enhance her overall time. Elizabeth's persistence is commendable, and with some targeted pacing strategies, improvements in future races are attainable.