Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Anna Ross #5394 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progression Yields Consistent Performance Anna Ross, representing "We Love NanaVickieAnna," showcased a commendable performance in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Starting with a pace of 10:00 min/mile over the first mile, Anna consistently improved her pace through the first half of the race, culminating in a brisk 8:46 min/mile by mile 8. Her strategic pacing not only increased her overall ranking but also saw her climb steadily within her division, Female 19-24. While her overall finish time was 2:00:17, corresponding to an average pace of 9:10 min/mile, Anna's placement improved significantly, moving from 1122 in her gender to 790 by the end. Although her pace slowed slightly after mile 8, it remained consistently strong, reflecting endurance and resilience. A focus on maintaining the latter mile splits closer to her earlier pace might further enhance her performance in future races. Fantastic job, Anna!