Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Cole Swan #5746 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits with Notable Mid-Race Surge Cole Swan participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, clocking a total time of 2:18:57 with an average pace of 10:36 min/mile. A notable aspect of Cole's race was the impressive split improvement between miles 4 and 5, where he recorded his fastest pace of 9:04 min/mile. This strategic push in pace allowed him to improve his standing slightly among his peers in the M35-39 division, moving from 122nd to 117th at that point. Consistently hitting close to his average pace for the rest of the race, Cole managed to make a slight gain in overall and gender rankings after mile 8. He maintained a steady pace despite a minor slowdown during the final three miles. Analyzing this performance, it could be beneficial for Cole to work on sustaining the quicker paces seen in the middle part of the race. As part of the "Don't give up the ship!" team, there is potential for further growth and enhanced performance in future events.