Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Laura Bush #1246 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Opportunities for Growth Laura completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in 5:03:37 with an average pace of 11:35 min/mile. Her performance demonstrated a steady pace for most of the course, with an impressive start at an 8:53 min/mile pace for the first mile. Throughout the race, Laura maintained a relatively stable pace, peaking at a 10:04 min/mile at the 8-mile mark before slowing slightly towards the end. Analyzing the splits reveals potential areas for improvement, particularly in the latter stages where her pace slowed. The 24th and 25th miles, with times of 14:33 and 15:38 respectively, suggest a focus on endurance and pacing strategies. Compared to her previous fastest marathon time of 4:46:52 in 2021, this race was a learning experience. Training on increasing her pace consistency in the final miles could bring her closer to previous personal bests. Keep up the hard work and dedication, Laura!