Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Hayden Swartz #6724 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort in Half Marathon Test Hayden Swartz completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 2:23:41, averaging a pace of 10:58 min/mile. Over the 13.1-mile course, Hayden maintained a relatively steady pace, indicating a consistent effort throughout the race. The first split was completed in 9:21, with the pace slightly increasing over time, reaching a 12:21 split in the final mile. A noteworthy observation is the gradual slow down from mile 9, with splits above 12:00 min/mile in miles 9 and 10. In his age division (M19-24), Hayden placed 219th out of several participants. Throughout the race, there were variations in his ranking, notably finishing with an overall position of 2683 out of 3972 participants. Focusing on maintaining a more even pace in the later miles could enhance his performance in future events. Consider incorporating interval or tempo training sessions to improve endurance and sustain the early momentum.