Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Emma Evans #3589 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Emma Evans demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:56:11 and maintaining a solid 8:52 min/mile pace. Starting strong with an 8:52 split in mile one, Emma encountered a pace slowdown in mile two at 12:01 min/mile but made significant strides to regain her initial pace. By mile four, her pace improved to 8:05 min/mile, showcasing her ability to adapt and recover after a slower segment. Her consistent pacing allowed her to gradually advance in rankings, moving from 497th in place gender to 646th by the end. Notably, Emma's strong finish was indicated by her fastest split time of 8:27 during the last mile. Her steady progression and pacing adjustments contributed to her impressive climb, particularly within her division F25-29, from 272nd at mile three to 123rd by the race's conclusion. Continued focus on early race pacing could further enhance her race metrics.