Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Abhiraj Manchanda #2053 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Gains with Strategic Early Pacing Abhiraj had a strong start in the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon, holding an impressive pace of 7:12 min/mile for the first mile and positioning 27th in his division. His pacing was strategic, with mile 3 being his fastest at 6:53 min/mile, demonstrating the capability to accelerate early on. This early tactical advantage temporarily bumped his overall place to 343. The latter half of the race showed a gradual slowdown. From mile 5 onwards, the paces began to increase, marking the slowest split at mile 12 with a 9:32 min/mile pace. Despite this, Abhiraj achieved a personal improvement over previous runs, completing the course in 1:48:35, a substantial improvement from his times in both 2023 and 2024. For future races, maintaining the strong pace consistency seen in the first half could be beneficial. Overall, the performance reflects measurable progress and indicates specific areas to refine.