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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Kristi Lund #1829 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with Room for Growth Kristi Lund, representing Team Run4Fun, completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in a total time of 3:22:13. Her average pace for the 26.2-mile marathon was 7:43 min/mile. Notably, her performance within the F 35-39 division saw her finishing 7th, while ranking 32nd among female participants. Early in the race, Kristi showcased quick paces, with a strong start at mile 1 clocking in at 5:59 min/mile, securing her an early position as 2nd in both overall female and division rankings. As the race continued, Kristi maintained a consistent pace until around the latter miles, where her pacing gradually increased into the 8- to 10-minute range per mile by mile 24. Despite this, she exhibited remarkable resilience by completing the marathon within the top 10 of her division. To enhance future performances, focusing on pacing strategies for the mid-to-late segments could prove beneficial. Overall, Kristi's race highlighted a commendable endurance and competitive spirit.