Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Bethany Brown #1218 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency and Improvement Shine Through Bethany Brown demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, with an official time of 3:01:35 over a 26.2-mile course. She maintained an average pace of 6:55 min/mile, placing her 5th among female participants and securing the top spot in the F45-49 age division. Noteworthy moments include a fast first mile, completing it in 6:22, and a strong final mile at a consistent 6:55 pace. Her strategic pacing is evident, as she adjusted her speed while keeping a competitive edge throughout the race. Analyzing her previous performances, Bethany has shown continuous improvement. Comparing her earlier marathon in 2013 with a time of 3:35:33 to this year's result, we see a remarkable increase in speed and efficiency. Her recent strategy seems to focus on maintaining an even pace, which appears effective. For future races, analyzing her endurance in the later miles could yield further gains, especially when her pace slowed slightly after mile 20. Keep up the steady progress and strong finishes.