Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Andrew Besaw #2904 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Swift Start with Steady Finish Andrew commenced the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with a strategic approach, maintaining an initial pace of 8:40 min/mile in the first mile. Notably, his fourth mile was the fastest at a split pace of 7:32, demonstrating effective pacing skills in the early stages. Gradually, his pace adjusted to 9:09 min/mile for the final mile, concluding with an overall elapsed time of 1:59:49. Throughout the race, Andrew's position varied, with an advantageous jump in ranking during the third and fourth miles. He secured the 55th position in the Male 50-54 division, with consistent placements around the middle of the pack overall. For future race performance, sustaining the momentum from the swift early splits over the latter miles could potentially enhance his overall results.