Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Alex Poma #5208 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Mid-Race Performance Alex Poma, a 24-year-old runner from Marietta, GA, delivered a noteworthy performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with an official time of 1:18:37. He maintained an impressive average pace of 6:00 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, Alex began the race strong, improving his overall standing from 19th early on to finish 15th overall among 3,972 participants. His splits highlight his consistent pace with a quick opening split of 5:58 min/mile and several mid-race splits under 5:45 min/mile, showcasing his steady rhythm and endurance. During the latter part of the race, the pace slightly varied, with splits between 6:20 and 6:31 min/mile, which offers an opportunity to maintain steady pacing in future events. By finishing 3rd in his division (M19-24), Alex demonstrated remarkable endurance and consistency underlining his capability to hold a competitive pace. For future races, focusing on second-half pacing could enhance overall performance.