Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Emily Cormier #3303 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Splits with a Strong Middle Performance Emily Cormier demonstrated notable consistency in the early stages of the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Clocking a split of 7:33 for the first mile, she increased her pace to 7:13 for the second mile, moving up in position to 76th in her gender and 15th in her division. Her potential was particularly evident between miles 4 to 6, achieving her fastest mile at 6:41, which temporarily advanced her to 15th place in her division. Despite slowing marginally in the later miles, the race strategy paid off with an overall elapsed time of 1:42:16, a pace of 7:48 per mile. Finishing 36th in her division showcases a commendable performance. Consider focusing on maintaining that mid-race pace throughout the latter stages. With a stable early pace and an impressive middle section, strategizing to sustain that momentum could further enhance Emily's performance in future events.