Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Marcus Dao #3382 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Marcus Dao completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with a noteworthy improvement from his previous race. His final time was 1:41:20, with an average pace of 7:44 per mile, a substantial improvement over his 2023 performance. Marcus maintained sub-8-minute miles through most of the race, with only a slight decrease in speed toward the latter miles. He showed significant consistency, particularly from miles 4 to 6, where he clocked times in the 6:54 to 7:27 range, leading to an upward movement in his division placement. A review of individual splits reveals Marcus's ability to accelerate mid-race, hitting a peak pace of 6:43 in mile 5. Despite some slowdown towards the end, he was able to finish strong, ultimately placing 65th in his division. Continued focus on maintaining energy throughout the final miles could further enhance his performance. The improvement from his previous half marathon shows promising progress.