Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Lisette Thurgood #4404 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Slowed Finish Lisette Thurgood maintained a consistent pace in the first half of the race, with notable improvements in split times. She began with an 8:49 min/mile pace and gradually improved, reaching her fastest pace of 8:05 min/mile between miles 4 and 5. This is commendable, indicating a solid strategy to push herself early on. By the 5th mile, Lisette ranked 38th in her division, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit. However, after reaching mile 6, her pace began to slow, peaking at an 11:19 min/mile pace by mile 10. The latter half saw her overall ranking dip, with a final division placement at 57th. While Lisette's endurance is commendable, maintaining pace consistency throughout will be beneficial for future races. Overall, her final time of 2:10:13 reflects a commendable effort, especially with an early strong push. Continued focus on the latter race half may yield improved results in future events.