Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Blake Lawson #4491 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finishes Blake Lawson, age 54 from Idaho Falls, ID, participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Through the 13.1 miles, Lawson showcased a measurable improvement in pacing, particularly between miles 3 and 5 with split paces improving from 10:26 min/mile to a strong 8:42 min/mile at mile 5. His overall elapsed time was 2:13:42, averaging a 10:12 min/mile pace. Lawson's split pace highlighted a drop at mile 11, indicating potential fatigue. However, his tenacity was evident in early splits that secured him positions within the top half in his division (M50-54). Finishing 69th in his division and 956th in the male category, he demonstrated consistent performance across most segments. Suggest focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the final miles for future races, as earlier improvements and overall pacing indicate potential for enhanced results.