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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Brad Nelson #3863 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Brad Nelson, representing the 'We Got The Runs' team, delivered a notably consistent performance in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Clocking an overall elapsed time of 2:10:23, Brad maintained an average pace of 9:57 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. While his initial miles maintained a steady 10:49 min/mile pace, he notably accelerated in mile 3 to a split pace of 9:09 min/mile. His most impressive split came in mile 5, with a brisk 8:06 min/mile pace, which demonstrates strong potential for further improvement. Brad's ability to maintain a consistent pace in the latter half of the race is commendable, concluding the event with a split time of 10:22 in the final mile. Among his division and age category (M 55-59), he placed 29th out of a robust field. Enhancing his speed in the earlier miles and maintaining it throughout might yield even more impressive results in future races. Overall, Brad's performance was solid and showcased potential.