Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Noah Porter #5226 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Splits in the Middle Noah Porter showcased a steady performance in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 10:19 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Beginning with a 10:41 min/mile pace in the first mile, Noah gradually increased his speed, most notably reaching a 9:24 min/mile pace by mile 8. This improvement highlights a strong middle segment, with the majority of his miles pacing under 10:00. It's noteworthy how Noah effectively managed the first half of the race with consistent improvements, particularly between miles 2 and 5. The 6th mile posed a challenge, with a significant time of 14:22 for that split, where he fell back slightly in his division standings. However, Noah regained momentum, finishing in 2:15:09. Maintaining this resilience helped him regain and sustain competitive pacing for the remainder of the course. Focus on starting off slightly faster and sustaining a more uniform pace throughout the race could further enhance future performances.