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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Thomas Ottinger #3927 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Final Surge Secures a Swift Finish Thomas Ottinger from Lehi, UT, delivered an impressive performance in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. He completed the race in 2:05:15, averaging a pace of 9:33 min/mile. Starting strong, Thomas maintained a consistent pace for the first couple of miles, clocking in at 9:59 min/mile for each. Though his pace fluctuated slightly throughout, Thomas demonstrated resilience and adept pacing strategy. The final 3 miles saw a notable surge, with mile 12 at a fleet-footed 8:29 min/mile. This contributed to his overall improvement, culminating in a commendable place in the highly competitive Male 25-29 division, ranking 121st out of 2630 participants. Consider maintaining steady momentum earlier in the race to capitalize on such strong finish bursts. Keep building on these strengths, Thomas!