Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Jake Thompson #5827 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Finish with Potential for Speed Gains Jake Thompson completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon in 2:23:22, with an average pace of 10:56 min/mile. Notable splits include a strong performance at mile 3, where he clocked a 9:42 min/mile pace, his fastest of the race. Post mile 3, pace saw fluctuations, particularly at mile 4's 14:37 min/mile pace. Position improved to 2592nd overall at mile 12 from an overall finish of 2672nd out of 3972 participants. Looking at his pacing strategy, Jake maintained a consistent rhythm but experienced slower splits at mile 4 and mile 7. Balancing speed and endurance could enhance future race times. Comparative analysis with his previous half marathon in 2022, where he achieved a remarkable time of 1:50:47, suggests that a renewed focus on speed work and pacing strategy could bridge the gap toward his prior performance levels. His participation on "The Sophisticants" team offers additional opportunities for mentorship and shared training insights.