Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Ed Murdock #4893 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Ed Murdock from Heber, UT, participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon as part of team Red Ryders. Maintaining an overall pace of 10:19 min/mile, Ed completed the 13.1-mile course with a final time of 2:15:15. Notably, he showed consistency throughout the race, demonstrated by starting and ending with strong, steady paces. The most significant improvement came in the last mile, where he clocked a 9:00 min/mile, reflecting discipline and well-managed energy reserves. In the Men's 50-54 division, Ed placed 74th out of the total participants in his category. Reviewing his split times, Ed showed a great deal of consistency, although there was a notable slowdown in the 6th mile with a pace of 16:32 min/mile. This indicates a potential area for pacing adjustment in future races. Overall, Ed's performance reflects commendable endurance and strategic pacing.