Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Talmage Bird #1177 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Talmage Bird had a solid start at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, initially maintaining a sub-7-minute pace for the first 8 miles. His fastest split was between mile 7 and 8 at 6:25 min/mile, showing strong early performance. Throughout the first half of the race, he consistently placed between 60th and 100th overall, with a standout position of 62nd overall at the 9-mile mark. However, as the race progressed, Talmage's pace saw a gradual decline. From mile 17 onward, he began to slow, showing an increased split pace above 8 minutes per mile. The final miles required a strategic adjustment, with the last split recorded at 14:55 min/mile. Despite the late challenge, Talmage completed the marathon with an elapsed time of 3:43:17, an average pace of 8:31 min/mile, and finished 333rd overall. A strategic focus on pacing could enhance performance in future races.