Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Nick van der Knoop #5909 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Division Performance Nick van der Knoop, 29, from Chandler, AZ, delivered a solid performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. With an overall time of 1:19:09, he maintained an impressive average pace of 6:02 min/mile across the 13.1-mile distance. His race strategy included quick early-mile splits, peaking at a 5:09 min/mile pace during the 5th mile. Notably, Nick secured the first-place finish in the Male 25-29 division during miles four through eight before a slight slowing in the final miles. Analyzing the split data reveals Nick's consistent pacing. He started strong with a 5:46 min/mile and occasionally lowered his pace to 5:25 and 5:09 in the fourth and fifth miles. However, there was a gradual deceleration from mile nine, particularly in the final mile, which extended to a 6:55 min/mile split. A strategic focus on maintaining speed in later miles could yield even stronger outcomes in future races. Overall, Nick placed prominently with a respectable 21st overall out of 3,972 participants. Nice work!