Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Zack Werts #2392 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Zack Werts maintained an impressive consistency, particularly in the early miles with a steady pace ranging between 8:49 and 9:05 minutes per mile through the first seven splits. His split performances included maintaining an 8:49 min/mile pace for the first two miles and displaying a notable drop to 8:41 min/mile at mile 15. After that, Zack retained a solid pace, even hitting a crucial 9:19 min/mile towards the latter part of the race, showcasing endurance and stamina. In the final miles, Zack demonstrated mental and physical resolve. The last few segments saw a variation in pace, particularly with a challenging 12:47 min/mile at mile 21. The overall race closed with Zack clocking 4:35:28, positioning him at 432nd in his gender and 79th in his division out of 1393 participants. For future races, consider looking into pacing strategies around the halfway mark to ensure a smoother finish. Consistency is key for continued improvement.