Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Rylee Chytraus #3216 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pacing Consistency and Strategic Finish Rylee Chytraus competed in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Across 13.1 miles, her total time was 2:32:27, achieving an average pace of 11:38 min/mile. Notably, her most efficient mile was the 5th, with a split of 10:23, reflecting a strategic energy distribution. Despite a slower start in the first mile at 10:57 and some decrease in pace during the final miles, Rylee demonstrated consistency throughout the event. Rylee's placements saw her outperform many competitors. She moved up from overall 2369 at the 1-mile mark to 2803 at 12 miles and maintained a steady position, ending 2936 overall out of 3972 runners. A key takeaway would be maintaining the initial pace throughout middle segments to prevent encountering pace drops, as evidenced in the later miles. Overall, Rylee's performance was a testament to her consistent pacing and endurance.