Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Jake Lewis #1780 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Initial Splits, Strategic Adjustments Noticed in Marathon Jake Lewis showed promising speed and consistency during the initial segments of the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. His strong start included a pace of 7:12 min/mile in the first mile, with consistent pacing through the third mile at 7:33 min/mile. This early performance placed him in the top quarter of his division. Notably, by Mile 9, Jake improved his position within his division, moving up to place 19th, showcasing a well-maintained pace strategy. In the latter portion of the marathon, Jake adjusted his pace, which saw an average increase from 7:46 min/mile to 8:22 min/mile by the end of the race, concluding with a time of 3:39:24. This pace adjustment is an opportunity for exploration, focusing on endurance and pacing strategy for sustained performance in future races. By reviewing this data, there may be opportunities to fine-tune pacing to maintain momentum in the second half of future endurance events.