Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Valerie Fleming #3657 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Valerie Fleming from Cape Canaveral, FL, participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon as part of the Coast to Canyons Runners team. With a consistent average pace of 10:00 min/mile, she completed the half marathon in 2:11:11. Valerie's pacing strategy played out well over the splits. Her pace improved consistently from the start and peaked between miles 4 and 8, recording her fastest pace at 9:12 min/mile. In the latter part of the race, she maintained a stable pace, which is worth noting in terms of stamina and race management. A key highlight for Valerie is how she consistently improved her placement, moving up from 2389th to 2015th in overall standings over the race's course. Although her pace slowed slightly in the final mile, she remained competitive in her division, securing 238th place among females aged 25-29. Consider focusing on maintaining speed in the final stretches for future races.