Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Lauren McKinlay #4747 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement Through Mid-Race Lauren McKinlay displayed a promising performance during the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Starting with an 11:55 min/mile pace, Lauren progressively improved her pace, dropping to 9:29 min/mile by the 7th mile. This was a remarkable period for steady improvement, moving from 2,882nd place overall to 2,416th, showcasing her ability to pace herself effectively in the middle section of the race. However, the final segments saw a slight increase in split times, resulting in a 10:49 min/mile overall pace. Despite this, Lauren finished 399th in her division of F19-24, out of 472 participants. A focus on maintaining pace in the latter stages could further enhance future race performances. Overall, keeping a more even pace can serve as a target for upcoming races, and refining pacing strategy can help minimize late-race slowdown.