Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Taylor McDonald #4727 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Performance Taylor McDonald delivered an impressive and consistent performance in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Taylor maintained a steady pace throughout the race, finishing in a time of 2:06:14, which translates to an average pace of 9:38 minutes per mile. A notable highlight was maintaining a top position by placing second in the Gender Expansive category in all splits, showcasing great consistency and pacing strategy. In analyzing the splits, it was evident Taylor started strong with a 9:10 minute/mile pace in the first mile and gradually increased speed, notably hitting an 8:49 minute/mile at mile 8. Towards the end, the splits increased slightly to a 10:18 and 11:12 pace in miles 11 and 12, which slightly impacted the overall finish time. Future focus on maintaining the quicker pace seen in the earlier and mid-race miles could yield even more impressive results. Keep up the excellent work with this strategic pacing.