Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Ellie Johnson #4254 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency with Opportunities for Optimization Ellie Johnson, racing in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood, completed her half marathon with a final time of 2:28:17, maintaining an average pace of 11:19 min/mile. Her performance was marked by a strong start, with an impressive first mile at a 9:15 min/mile pace. Over the initial miles, Ellie demonstrated consistency, notably quickening her pace to 8:53 min/mile by the fourth mile. As the race progressed, maintaining momentum became a challenge, with paces slowing past the mid-race point, particularly noticeable in the 9th and 10th miles where she clocked in at 13:15 min/mile. Despite these challenges, Ellie remained resilient and finished in the top 71% of overall participants. Focusing on maintaining pace consistency, particularly in the later miles, could enhance performance in future races. Her team, "Fellowship of the Run," witnessed a committed participant who continually sought to complete the course efficiently.