Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Seamus McVicar #4755 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Varied Pacing Seamus McVicar completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with a finishing time of 1:57:39, averaging an 8:58 min/mile pace. Out of 3,972 participants, he placed 1395th overall, 693rd among males, and 151st in his division. The early splits were well-optimized, with an impressive 7:15 min/mile pace for the first mile. The pace varied significantly from mile 4 onwards, peaking at a 10:43 min/mile pace in the 7th mile, before stabilizing in the final miles. Compared to his previous race in 2023, where he clocked a time of 1:44:24, Seamus demonstrated room to experiment with pacing strategies. Focusing on maintaining a more uniform pace after the initial strong start might yield improvements in subsequent races. Splits indicate effective pacing in the initial phases, suggesting potential by refining his performance in the later miles. Finishing with the Tigers, he represented his team admirably throughout the race.