Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Joel Baker #2507 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Joel Baker, aged 55 from North Las Vegas, NV, participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. His overall time for the 13.1-mile race was 2:55:43, resulting in a consistent pace of 13:24 min/mile. Joel maintained a steady pace throughout, with his quickest mile at the start, clocking 11:16 min/mile. He kept a strong finish, managing to maintain a sub-15 min/mile pace in the final stretches. Notably, Joel placed 58th in his M55-59 division. He was part of the "no run left behind" team, showcasing commendable determination. His standout moments came during the fifth mile, where he achieved an 11:30 split pace, and the eighth mile with an impressive 11:19 split time. Future opportunities might include strategies for more consistent splits in the second half, which can further enhance his overall performance. Keep up the good work, Joel!