Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Rajinder Manchanda #2056 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenges in Later Stages Rajinder Manchanda's performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon began with promise, showing strong pacing in the initial miles. He maintained a steady pace between 6:37 and 6:43 min/mile through the first three miles, demonstrating an early proficiency in energy management. Notably, his position improved as he progressed through these splits, moving from 196th to as high as 177th overall. However, the pace began to slow considerably after mile 3, with paces ranging from 7:24 to 8:06 min/mile in miles 4 to 6, influencing his standings as he dropped positions. Mile 11 presented the most significant challenge, marked by a split time of 15:10, significantly impacting his overall pace and standing. He completed the race in 1:52:42, at an average pace of 8:36 min/mile. Despite struggling at certain points, Rajinder finished 47th in the M50-54 division and 665th overall, showcasing resilience until the end.