Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Preston Cox #1331 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start, Consistent Effort Preston Cox demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. Starting strong, he clocked a swift first mile at 5:45 min/mile, placing 3rd in his division early on. Despite a slight increase in his pace, Preston maintained a consistent effort, completing the marathon with an average pace of 7:46 min/mile. Throughout the race, Preston showed resilience, finishing in 133rd place overall out of 1,393 participants. Notably, he maintained his position within the top ranks of his age division, ultimately placing 11th in the M40-44 category. While his pace gradually slowed, his ability to maintain uniform splits in the mid to late sections indicates room to develop pacing endurance further. Continued focus on sustaining early speed could optimize overall race strategy. Keep up with your training efforts—consistency is key.