Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Karen Gundry #3875 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Splits In the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, Karen Gundry completed the 13.1-mile course with an elapsed time of 2:18:47. Her overall pacing averaged 10:35 min/mile. Starting strong with a first-mile split of 9:28, her pacing subtly adjusted, reflecting consistency across the race with minor fluctuations. By the 11th mile, Karen aimed for steadiness, clocking several miles at 10:40 min/mile, indicating a strategic hold on pace during this phase. Karen's split times reveal opportunities for greater uniformity in pace, as mile times ranged from 9:28 to 11:34. She ranked 133rd in her F40-44 division. Overall, Karen was 2499th out of 3972 participants, illustrating room to refine pacing strategy across various terrains or conditions. Participation with the "Run4Fun" team adds camaraderie and opportunities for collective improvement. Reflecting on previous performances, focus on pace retention could enhance future race strategies.