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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Kenna Bean #2600 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement Throughout the Race Kenna Bean showcased a consistent performance at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Covering the 13.1-mile distance with a final time of 2:10:51, Kenna achieved an average pace of 9:59 min/mile, securing 1,283rd place overall out of 2,630 participants. A noteworthy detail was her strong finish, particularly the 13th mile where she clocked her fastest split at 9:09 min/mile, indicating a well-paced strategy. Starting strong with a 10:01 min/mile pace in the first mile, Kenna faced challenges early in the second mile when her pace dropped to 12:40 min/mile. However, she demonstrated impressive resilience by progressively shortening the split times throughout the race. Her placement improved over the course, moving from 203rd in her division to finishing 123rd, reflecting consistent effort and strategic pacing. It's clear that focusing on initial pacing could bring further improvements.