Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Kegan Bott #2980 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Improved Pace Kegan Bott participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, covering 13.1 miles with an overall time of 1:54:58 and an average pace of 8:46 min/mile. His rank of 24th in the M15-18 division out of 39 participants is commendable. Starting at a 9:13 min/mile pace for the first mile, Kegan demonstrated noticeable improvement in his pacing as the race progressed. Specifically, he reduced his pace to 8:42 min/mile by mile 10, fully achieving an efficient stride by the end. Significant acceleration occurred in the last half of the race, particularly between miles 4 and 7, where the pace steadily increased from 9:50 to 8:55 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining consistent early paces could yield an even better outcome in future races. Consider incorporating interval training to start strongly while sustaining the momentum. Your performance adds value to Team Heart and Sole!