Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Max Jensen #1661 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Standout Performance with Early Consistency and Strong Finish Max demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, completing the marathon in 2:52:04 and maintaining a solid average pace of 6:34 min/mile. Notably, he ranked 1st in his division (M15-18), outpacing his peers with determination. His placement of 14th among 1393 participants is commendable. His effort remained consistent over the initial 13 miles, with pacing starting at 5:57 min/mile and improving to 5:15 min/mile by mile 14. His efforts culminated in advancement from 39th to 4th place overall between miles 1 and 16. In the latter stages, Max faced challenges keeping his pace under 6:38 min/mile in the final miles but displayed resilience, finishing with a strong position. To further enhance his performance, maintaining a consistent pace in the final miles could be beneficial. Overall, Max's tenacity and competitive spirit were evident in his effective strategy and execution.