Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Nicole Koldewyn #1757 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Marathon Effort with Steady Pacing Starting off strong, Nicole maintained a consistent pace in the early miles, with an impressive first mile split of 8:52 min/mile. Significant consistency was evident in the subsequent miles, consistently averaging below a 10:00 min/mile pace up until mile 9. The pacing started to vary slightly after mile 10, resulting in a slower finish. Between miles 10 and 26, the pace shifted to a range between 10:06 min/mile and 11:32 min/mile. While there was a decrease in speed towards the latter part of the race, Nicole finished with an average pace of 11:32 min/mile, covering 26.2 miles with an overall time of 5:02:29. As a suggestion, focusing on maintaining the early pace through strategic interval training could improve her late-race endurance and prevent slowing in the final segments. Keep up the steady work, Nicole!