Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Savanna Roskelley #5393 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement Fuels Success in Half Marathon Savanna Roskelley, a 29-year-old runner from Pleasant Grove, UT, participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with a performance characterized by consistent improvement. Her overall time was 2:06:31, equating to an average pace of 9:39 min/mile. Starting with a pace of 11:10 min/mile in the first mile, Savanna consistently accelerated quarter by quarter, ending with an impressive last few miles at 8:58 and 9:15 min/mile. Notably, her placement improved significantly over the race duration. In her division (F25-29), she moved up from 344th to finish among the top 201, showcasing marked advancement. This indicates a strong pacing strategy as she peaked performance towards the race's latter half. To further enhance her running strategy, maintaining a stronger start and balancing that with her impressive closing speed could optimize overall race times. Keep refining your pacing strategy for even better future performance.