Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Richard Marschner #6653 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Impressive Consistency Richard Marschner, 42 from Salt Lake City, delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Achieving a total race time of 1:20:48 and maintaining a steady pace of 6:10 min/mile, he placed 29th overall among 3,972 participants and clinched 2nd in the M40-44 division. His progression throughout the race demonstrated strategic pacing, starting with a 6:56 min/mile and improving to a quick 5:50 min/mile by the 9th and 10th miles. Marschner’s splits reveal a pattern of increased speed, showcasing a robust surge from the 6th mile onward. Notably, he moved up significantly in overall standing, starting in 151st place and finishing in the top 30, highlighting his competitive edge. For future races, maintaining this momentum and aiming for slightly earlier pace accelerations could further enhance performance. The data suggests a strong capability for pacing strategy and race execution. Keep building on this momentum and technique!