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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Michelle Bailey #2562 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency and Strategic Gains in Mid-Miles Michelle Bailey maintained a steady pace in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, showing consistency and tactical improvements, especially mid-race. Her strongest performance came at mile 5, with a split time of 9:52, marking her fastest interval and boosting her pace rankings. Notably, she surged in position from the first to the second mile, climbing from 1038th to 798th overall, and continued to improve in her age division early on. Despite later pace variability, including a slower 12:27 split at mile 12, her average pace held strong at 10:49 min/mile for the 13.1 miles. Bailey's final overall placement was 1651 out of 2630, indicating room for refinement without overlooking the positive elements of her strategic acceleration. For future races, consistent late-race pacing could enhance her already commendable race strategy. Keep up the tactical focus and stamina building.