Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Sterling McKay #4740 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Splits Sterling McKay completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with an impressive finish time of 1:40:25, maintaining an overall pace of 7:39 min/mile. His performance among the M30-34 division was notable, ranking 32nd out of a large field of competitors. Starting strong, Sterling maintained a relatively consistent pace throughout the race, demonstrating endurance and pacing skills. Analyzing the splits, Sterling's fastest mile was mile 4, with a swift 7:03 min/mile pace, contributing to his improvement in rankings by 50 places. Steady pacing between miles 5 and 10 suggests effective race strategy. Towards the latter part of the race, slight deceleration was noted during miles 12 and 13. Evaluation of these areas could optimize future performances. Overall, Sterling showcased a commendable race with noteworthy pacing and positioning improvements throughout the event. Great job representing Cutthroat Cruisers!