Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: McKayla Van Moos #5914 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start Followed by a Challenging Finish McKayla began the race with a steady pace, averaging around 9:45 minute/mile for the first five miles. Notably, her third split was the fastest, clocking in at 9:26 minute/mile, indicating a strong start and good form. Her strategic pacing allowed her to improve her early positions slightly, moving up in her gender and division placements. However, as the race progressed, McKayla's pace began to slow, particularly at mile six with a split time of 21:53, which significantly affected her overall ranking. From mile six onwards, her pace varied between 10:26 and 17:37 minute/mile. The final mile saw a reduced pace, which impacted her final standings. For future races, focusing on maintaining consistency in the latter stages and exploring endurance-building strategies could be beneficial. Keep up the effort!