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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Chelsea Koch #3594 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Slower Finish for Chelsea Koch Chelsea Koch demonstrated a steady beginning at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Her first mile was completed in 11:06, followed by only slight variation in lap two at 11:08. She established a strong initial pace averaging 11:07 min/mile over the first two miles. Notably, Chelsea maintained her place in the top 800 females until the second mile, highlighting discipline and focus in her approach. However, as the race progressed, Chelsea's pace began to decrease. By the halfway point, she clocked a 15:48 split, and mile times extended progressively, culminating in a 17:58 split during the final segment. Her overall pace finished at 14:19 min/mile. Although ranking in her division settled to 82nd, her start showcases potential. Focusing on sustaining later miles can further refine her racing strategy. Keep building on that early race consistency, Chelsea!