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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Valery Vazquez Gonzalez #4470 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with Notable Pace Improvements Valery Vazquez Gonzalez demonstrated a commendable effort at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:51:26 and an average pace of 8:30 min/mile. Her early miles set a strong foundation, progressively quickening her pace from 8:23 in the first mile to an impressive 7:37 by the fourth mile. Notably, she maintained a competitive rank, finishing 70th in her division (F 19-24) among a large field of 2630 participants. Her biggest pacing challenge occurred in the later miles, particularly between miles 11 and 13, where her pace shifted to 9:16 and peaked at 9:55 in mile 12. Its worth considering strategies for sustaining speed in the concluding phases of a race. Overall, Valerys performance provides a solid benchmark for future races, particularly in maintaining her speed for the entire distance. Keep up the admirable work and consider focusing on the final stretch to strengthen your finish.