Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Travis Bird #2925 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Moderate Slowdown in Final Miles Travis started the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon strong with a brisk pace, clocking the first mile at 6:34 min/mile. The next few miles showed admirable consistency, maintaining a pace around the mid-6:30s and early 6:40s through the 8th mile. This strategy placed him consistently in the top spots within his division (M45-49), starting as high as 3rd by the first mile and staying in the top 5 through much of the race. As the race progressed beyond the 8th mile, there was a notable decline in pace, with splits enlarging to 8-minute-miles and eventually an elapsed pace of 7:24 min/mile. Travis finished the race with a total time of 1:37:00. To enhance future performances, focusing on maintaining the initial pace or minimizing the slowdown in the latter half could be beneficial. Recognizing this can play a key role in pacing strategy for subsequent races.