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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Kaitie Pusey #4040 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Mid-Race Adjustments Kaitie Pusey from Farmington, UT, completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with a total time of 3:04:22, averaging a pace of 14:04 min/mile. Her performance displayed strategic pacing variations, particularly with her initial quickness at mile 1, clocking in at a pace of 10:32 min/mile. Through the first five miles, her pace remained sharp, with a shift occurring at mile 6, where a significant deceleration to 24:08 min/mile affected her overall momentum. Despite this, Kaitie adeptly adjusted post-mile 6, gradually reducing her time in subsequent miles. She regained a more consistent pace by mile 8 at 12:02 min/mile, which aided in stabilizing her position relative to her competitors, eventually completing the half marathon as 2258th overall among 2630 participants. Kaitie's determination and pacing strategy reveal potential areas to enhance long-distance endurance, especially maintaining a steady pace during transitions.