Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Brandon Link #4547 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing with a Strong Finish Brandon demonstrated consistent pacing during the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. He began with a pace of 9:13 min/mile and gradually improved to an 8:20 min/mile overall. Notably, his most significant split improvement was in the 8th mile with an impressive 8:06 min/mile, accelerating to a remarkable 7:51 min/mile pace in miles 9 and 10. This shows a strong ability to finish the race with power, an excellent aspect of race strategy. In the male 30-34 division, Brandon secured the 65th position and finished 883rd overall out of 3972 participants. Consistency was key, as seen in his steady improvement across splits. A minor point to consider might be an even stronger start or mid-race push to capitalize on his finishing capabilities. Participating with the Coast to Canyons Runners adds a camaraderie element, which could also provide strategic benefits in pacing and motivation.