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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Lauren Plowman Taylor #4011 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with a Steady Finish Lauren Plowman Taylor maintained a steady pace at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Her race started robustly, with the first two splits at 8:12 min/mile, sticking consistently to this pace early on. By the third mile, she increased her momentum significantly to a 7:32 min/mile pace, which was her fastest section. She successfully navigated the middle portion of the race, with mile paces ranging from 7:18 to 8:17 min/mile. As the race progressed, mile 11 marked a slowdown, with a pace of 9:02 min/mile. Continued patience was evident as she completed the final segment at a pace of 10:07 min/mile, achieving an overall time of 1:48:50. Finishing 506th overall, and 27th in her division, Laurens pacing throughout reflects determination. Focusing on maintaining her pace later in races could potentially yield even better results. Her performance contributes positively to her team, "Mike's Way."