Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Huy Nguyen #1955 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early, Strong Finish Huy Nguyen from Houston, TX, maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. Starting with a 9:27 min/mile in the first mile, Huy averaged a steady pace around the 10:19 min/mile mark for the entire marathon. Notably, Huy improved his speed after the 6th mile, with a standout split of 8:23 min/mile from miles 6 to 7 and consistently faster splits in mid-race. In terms of placement, Huy finished 73rd in the competitive M19-24 division among 1393 participants, highlighting a solid performance for his age group. The final push between miles 21 to 23 showed an impressive overall placement, peaking at 25th and maintaining a strong effort. Exploring interval training in future sessions could further enhance endurance and speed maintenance, particularly towards the race conclusion. Overall, Huy demonstrated a commendable pacing strategy and competitive finish, reflecting steady growth and potential for future races.