Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: James Goulden #1523 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Pacing Adjustments James Goulden maintained consistent pacing throughout the marathon, starting strong with a 7:18 min/mile pace for the first mile. Notably, he exhibited strategic pacing, stabilizing his pace between 7:34 and 8:13 min/mile for the majority of the first half. His performance in miles 3 to 5 showcased consistent times, all within a 2-second variance in overall placement, suggesting a reliable strategy in the midst of changing conditions. In the latter half, Goulden adjusted his pace, moving from 8:31 min/mile at mile 21 to as high as 13:11 min/mile by mile 25. Despite this increase, he demonstrated resilience and managed to close with a final marathon time of 3:57:41. By maintaining a regular split pattern in the earlier stages, James positioned himself well before the inevitable fatigue in the later stages. In future marathons, he might consider pacing variability to conserve energy for the final miles.