Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: James Fetzer #1459 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish James Fetzer demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. Averaging a pace of 6:43 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course, he placed 20th overall and ranked 3rd in the Male 25-29 division. James started strong with a 6:00-minute mile, placing 37th overall, and consistently improved his position, reaching 15th by the 8th mile. His split times remained closely clustered between 6:00 and 6:32 until mile 21, highlighting his stamina and pace control. In the final miles, James maintained competitive division placement, with only a slight slowdown to 8:52 per mile around mile 22. Despite this, he concluded the race with a strong finish, demonstrating resilience. As a coach, consider incorporating varied pace workouts to enhance endurance over the final miles. James's excellent pacing and ability to maintain speed in a competitive field are commendable. His performance contributes positively to Team Worms' reputation.