Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Taylor Durrant #3509 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Defines Performance Taylor Durrant, a 20-year-old runner from Saratoga Springs, Utah, maintained a commendable and consistent pacing strategy throughout the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Her overall finish time was 2:51:30 with an average pace of 13:05 min/mile across the 13.1 miles. Taylor's initial split of 11:34 min/mile showed a steady acceleration through the earlier stages, with her fastest split noted at mile 4 with a pace of 9:59 min/mile. As the race progressed, Taylor demonstrated resilience, although there was a slowdown after mile 8, with the paces ranging from 11:47 min/mile to her final split of 17:34 min/mile by mile 13. Notably, the temporary dip in pace during miles 9 and 10, at 14:39 min/mile, provides an area to focus on for improvement to maintain her early momentum throughout the entire course. Nonetheless, her participation showcased determination and consistent effort, key factors in endurance events.