Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Natalie Alexander #2654 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start with Opportunities to Finish Stronger Natalie Alexander from Minden, NV, completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with a time of 1:51:12, maintaining an average pace of 8:29 min/mile. Noteworthy was the steady start with her first mile at an impressive 7:22 min/mile pace. The first four miles showed strong, consistent performances with paces all under or around 7:30 min/mile. Early pacing positions her overall at 255th at the one-mile mark. As the race progressed, there was a notable deceleration, particularly between miles 8 and 13, where paces dipped, reaching up to 10:43 min/mile during the eighth mile. Final placement was 1004th overall among 3972 participants, and 110th in her division. It might be beneficial to focus on sustaining mid-race pacing and building endurance to maintain the initial speed throughout. Moreover, engaging in targeted training to address pace sustainability can contribute significantly to future improvements. Keep up the hard work with the Gville Run Club!