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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Rushelle Kiesel #3575 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Rushelle Kiesel maintained a remarkable consistency in her pacing throughout the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Covering a distance of 13.1 miles, she completed the race in 1:47:34 with an overall pace of 8:12 min/mile. Her splits demonstrate her strong pacing strategy, notably maintaining an even pace under 8:20 min/mile, with a notable increase in speed during Miles 7 and 8. This consistent effort secured her a solid finish, particularly in her division. Despite starting in 14th place for her division, Rushelle managed to finish in 19th, showing dedication and perseverance. Her fastest split was at Mile 3, clocking 8:02, while she maintained splits mostly under 8:20. In a field of 2630 participants, Rushelle placed 446th overall and 188th among female runners. This consistent pacing could be further enhanced for future races, focusing on maintaining the improved paces noted during her faster miles.