Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Emmarie Shurtleff #5565 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits with a Strong Middle Pace Emmarie Shurtleff maintained a balanced performance throughout the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Her efforts are highlighted in her progressive pace improvement from the start. She began with a split pace of 10:24 min/mile for the first mile, achieving a notable improvement by the fourth mile with a 7:47 min/mile split, her fastest pace during the race. During these early miles, she improved her position significantly, going from 2068 overall to 1579. The middle section of the race was particularly impressive, showcasing diligent pacing. From miles five to six, her pace remained consistently under nine minutes per mile. As she progressed, her position stabilized with a solid effort. Towards the finish, she completed the race with an average pace of 10:07 min/mile. One area to focus on for future races could be the late-race pace sustainability, as there was a noticeable slowdown from mile nine onwards. Emmarie's performance contributed to her team, Spaztastic, and reflects potential for further performance refinement.