Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Nick van der Knoop #2564 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Early Pace with Consistent Performance Nick van der Knoop commenced the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon with an impressive first mile at 5:04 min/mile, briefly securing 11th place overall. Demonstrating notable early momentum, Nick maintained sub-5:30 min/mile paces through the first five miles. His standout performance in the fifth mile brought him up to 3rd place overall, showcasing his potential to compete at the front of the pack. Subsequent splits displayed commendable stability as Nick continued at paces between 5:32 and 6:25 min/mile. Gradually transitioning to a moderate pace in the latter stages, he completed the half marathon in 1:18:38. This equated to an average pace of 6:00 min/mile. Nick finished 35th out of 1,808 participants, a top-tier ranking, particularly in his division, where he secured 5th. To build on this strong foundation, focus on maintaining the early surge in energy and integrating endurance strategies to sustain the pace in final miles.