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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Kyeler Nelson #3867 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Growth Kyeler Nelson delivered a consistent performance in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Maintaining an overall pace of 12:35 min/mile, Nelson's splits varied throughout the race, with his best 5-mile split at 54:56. Notably, he completed the first mile in 9:49, showcasing a strong start by securing 74th place in his division. The middle portion saw pacing adjustments, where miles 5 and 6 proved critical with split paces of 10:35 and 13:48, respectively. Gaining momentum in the later stages, Nelson completed the ninth mile in 11:46, finishing out the race with a final elapsed time of 2:44:53. He concluded the event placing 149th in the Male 19-24 division against 2629 other participants. In future races, exploring strategies for pacing consistency, especially during the mid-race segments, could lead to improved overall times. Nelson's strong initial mile indicates capability for faster pacing, suggesting potential adjustments in endurance strategy.