Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Talmage Gurr #3878 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Swift Start and Strong Mid-Race Pacing Talmage Gurr demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Exhibiting a strong start, Talmage completed his first mile in 7:29 but quickly picked up momentum, recording his fastest splits in the third and fourth miles at 6:37 and 6:35, respectively. Talmage maintained an impressive pace, averaging 7:20 min/mile over the 13.1 miles, showcasing a well-executed pace strategy. While Talmage experienced a slight decrease in pace during the final stretch, with a split pace of 8:22 in the eleventh mile, he managed to finish strong with a total time of 1:36:07. This consistent approach placed him in the top 7% overall, highlighting his effective race strategy and endurance. As a member of the Axolotl squadle, focusing on fine-tuning the final mile's pacing could enhance his already promising performance in future races.