Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Emil Cheng #1511 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Mid-Race Surge Emil Cheng completed the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:37:35, achieving an average pace of 7:26 min/mile. Throughout the race, Emil displayed a steady effort, maintaining a consistent pace, particularly in the early miles, with three consecutive splits at 7:22 min/mile. Notably, he achieved a significant surge in the 7th mile with a split time of 6:54, demonstrating his ability to increase speed mid-race, which positioned him favorably in the overall standings. While Emil's average pace was slightly slower than his 2024 performance of 7:16 min/mile, he excelled in positioning compared to that race, finishing 26th in his division this year against a past placement of 99th in the 2024 event. He gained a commendable 82 places from 373 to 290 during the race, highlighting his effective pacing strategy. Engaging in slightly more focused speed work could recapture the sparkling finish seen in previous efforts. Excellent job, Emil!