Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Paul Mullen #4883 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Paul Mullen from Goodyear, AZ, executed a consistent race at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Clocking a final time of 1:58:25, he maintained a steady overall pace of 9:02 minutes per mile. His splits illustrate a strategic approach to pacing, beginning with a first mile time of 8:59. He hit his fastest split on mile four at 8:01, exceptionally dropping his pace during the early third of the race. Paul's ranking placed him in the top 20% of his division (M50-54), finishing 49th out of 3972 participants. Paul's pacing was consistently around the 9-minute mark, with slight fluctuations leading to a solid performance. Notably, there was a slight slowdown in the final quarter of the race, particularly between miles 9 and 13. Identifying strategies to maintain a steady pace during the final miles might enhance future performances, ensuring a robust finish throughout the event.