Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Kayla Justice #1688 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Kayla Justice from Cincinnati participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon and displayed remarkable consistency in her performance. Her pacing for most of the course ranged between 7:51 to 8:20 minutes per mile, with some variation towards the end. Splits highlight an impressive start with eight consecutive miles under an 8:00 min/mile pace. Notably, Kayla maintained this methodical approach throughout, recording consistent times and positions around the mid-field among females in her age group. By the 21-mile mark, a noticeable positive shift occurred, improving her overall position quite significantly. For future races, consider maintaining this momentum in the latter stages to enhance endurance further. Despite the slight increases in pace from the 25th mile, Kayla finished with an overall time of 3:44:40, placing 23rd in her division out of 1393 participants. This performance showcases her dedication and potential for future races. Training on sustaining speed in the final leg could boost overall performance.