Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Sydney Kowalski #6367 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish! Sydney Kowalski, 22, from Salt Lake City, UT, participated in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, registering an impressive overall time of 1:45:58 and an average pace of 8:05 min/mile. Starting with an 8:35 min/mile pace for the first mile, she improved progressively, showcasing her ability to increase speed during the race. Notable splits include the 4th and 5th miles, both clocking in at a swift 7:25 min/mile. Sydney placed 65th in her F19-24 division, and her performance showed consistent pacing, except for a minor slowdown in the 12th and 13th miles. The pace reduction in these miles, 9:11 min/mile and 9:09 min/mile respectively, might suggest an area to focus on for future endurance enhancement. Overall, she finished 677th out of 3,972 participants, underlining her capability to maintain pace and stamina throughout a half marathon. Keep building on this foundation!