Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Chris Ruesch #5411 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Improved Speed Chris Ruesch, representing the "Run Eat Repeat" team, finished the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon in 1:37:37, clocking a pace of 7:27 min/mile. An impressive 26th position in the M30-34 division shows marked improvement over last year’s 1:48:21 finish, cutting down the pace from 8:16 min/mile. Out of 3972 participants, Chris’s overall place was 330, demonstrating significant progress in his performances. Reviewing individual splits, highlights include a swift 6:43 mile at the 4th mile and maintaining a consistent pace across the majority of the race. The steady pace was slightly affected during the final miles, with splits of 7:54 and 7:56, suggesting a possible area to focus on for future training. Chris should focus on maintaining late-race pace to further improve results. Overall, the race was a remarkable demonstration of improved speed and endurance.