Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Mallorie Van Woerkom #5921 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Progressive Pacing Reflects Training Gains Mallorie Van Woerkom delivered a strong performance in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, clocking in at 1:38:07. She achieved an average pace of 7:29 min/mile, showcasing a marked improvement when compared to her marathon performance in 2022. Of note was her impressive pacing strategy, which saw consistent speed increases through the early miles, particularly between miles 1 to 5, where her pace dropped from 8:29 to 7:28 min/mile. Strategically, she maintained her pace during the second half of the race, holding steady around 7:20-7:26 min/mile for miles 6 to 10. While there was a slight slowdown towards the finish, maintaining a pace close to previous efforts shows experience and stamina. By placing 26th in her division, Mallorie positioned herself well among 3972 participants, reflecting effective training. Focusing on her final few miles could further shave seconds off her time in future races.