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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Meridith Ethington #2858 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement with Strong Finish Meridith Ethington, participating in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, displayed a consistent pace throughout the race, with an average pace of 8:12 min/mile. Her performance was particularly notable between miles 2 to 5, where she consistently improved her split pace, reaching a swift 7:19 min/mile by mile 5. Position-wise, Meridith made a steady climb throughout the middle miles, improving her standing from 388th to 336th overall. However, during the later miles, particularly miles 9 through 13, there was a slight increase in split times, peaking at 9:24 min/mile in mile 13. Despite this gradual slowdown, Meridith finished strong, placing 19th in her division (F 50-54) and contributing proudly to her team, Run4Fun. For future races, maintaining that middle-section momentum in the final miles could further enhance finishing times. Overall, it was a promising performance, showcasing endurance and dedication.