Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Zach Bayola #2843 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Middle Splits Zach Bayola showed commendable consistency throughout the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. With an overall time of 1:42:49, he maintained an average pace of 7:50 min/mile. Impressively, Zach demonstrated gradual improvement in both pace and position after the first mile, initially running at an 8:28 min/mile pace. Notably, his second mile was faster at 7:48 min/mile, indicating a strong ability to adjust his effort early in the race. Continued strong pacing was observed between miles 2 and 8, consistently staying under the 7:50 min/mile mark. Zach's third and fourth mile splits at 7:40 and 7:10 min/mile, respectively, reflect a well-maintained rhythm. While there was a slight decrease in speed towards the final miles, this is common and doesn't overshadow his strong middle splits. In future races, focusing on sustaining the initial pace can potentially improve finishing speed. Overall, excellent performance that illustrates Zach's capability to execute an effective race strategy.