Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Mario Aparicio #1335 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish in Half Marathon Mario Aparicio from Casa 14, CA, delivered a solid performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. The race began strongly, with Mario posting an impressive 5:52 min/mile for the first mile, which was his fastest split. Throughout the early stages, he maintained a consistent pace around 6:05 to 6:14 min/mile, keeping a stable position within his division. However, the latter part of the race saw a decline in pace, peaking with miles 8 and 10 both taking over 7 minutes. His final elapsed time was 1:27:46, averaging a pace of 6:42 min/mile. Compared to his previous year's 1:20:54 finish, there was a notable increase in time. Continuing to focus on sustained pacing can help Mario maintain his performance throughout the full race distance and potentially reduce the impact in the final miles. Joining his team, Los Calabacitos, could be beneficial for additional support and strategy refinement.