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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Buffy Smith #4263 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Buffy Smith completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with a total time of 2:16:04, averaging a pace of 10:23 min/mile. Throughout the race, she demonstrated consistency with slight pace adjustments. Notably, her swiftest mile was Mile 5 with a pace of 9:08 min/mile, highlighting her capacity to push harder mid-race. Although the pace slightly dipped at Mile 4 to 13:10 min/mile, she made a remarkable recovery. Buffy finished 76th in her division, F 45-49, out of 136 participants and secured 810th place out of all 1,475 female competitors. The progression from Mile 6 onward showed a steady improvement, with the final mile clocking in at 9:48 min/mile. By maintaining a favorable pace over several intervals, she effectively enhanced her final standing. Keep focusing on consistent pacing in the early stages to improve overall time even further. Well done!