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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Jessica Cecil #2758 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort With Strong Middle Splits Jessica Cecil delivered a consistent performance in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Covering 13.1 miles in 1:56:30, Jessica maintained an average pace of 8:53 min/mile. The race started with a 9:11 min/mile pace, demonstrating a reserved start, but soon transitioned to faster splits, peaking at an impressive 8:07 min/mile at mile 5. Jessica effectively moved up in the rankings, improving from 591st overall to consistently maintaining a position in the mid-700s. Her effort saw her place 807th overall and 65th in her division. The mid-race section was particularly noteworthy, with Jessica achieving some of her fastest paces, notably at miles 3, 5, and 7. Although there was a noticeable deceleration towards the latter part, the consistency evident in earlier splits is commendable. Focusing on maintaining the earlier momentum in later miles could further enhance performance. Keep building on the pace strategy, and continue leveraging those strong middle splits in future races.