Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Tim Cottrell #1325 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Performance with Consistent Pacing and Personal Best Tim Cottrell showcased an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 2:49:34, improving significantly from his previous time of 2:56:51 at the 2021 race. His average pace was a steady 6:28 min/mile. Notably, he achieved 1st place in his division (M40-44) and finished 8th overall out of 1,393 participants, a remarkable advancement from his 24th place in 2021. Throughout the race, Tim maintained a strong and consistent pace, with many splits under the 6:30 min/mile mark. He showed resilient performance, especially from miles 18-20, consistently holding a pace of 6:21 min/mile, emphasizing his endurance. The final push from mile 21 onward, although slightly slower at 6:57 min/mile, still showcased his determination and led to a strong finish. A slight focus on maintaining pace in the final miles could further enhance his performance.