Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Matthew Stradley #2204 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort and Strong Finish Matthew Stradley showcased impressive stamina during the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. Completing the race in 2:52:40, he maintained an average pace of 6:35 min/mile. Notably, he began the race with a swift 5:48 min/mile in the first mile. Ranks fluctuated, but he consistently held a solid position, improving towards the end to finish 16th overall out of 1,388 participants, and 4th in his division. Analyzing the splits, it's clear that pacing was a key focus. Though the middle segments showed a slight deceleration, with split paces around 7:00 min/mile, Matthew picked up speed later, finishing the last few miles strong with a pace below 6:00 min/mile. This performance calls for a careful review of the middle segment execution. Improving consistency in those miles while sustaining the end surge could lead to even better outcomes in future races.