Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Theresa Petrick gatchell #2269 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Consistent Finish Theresa began with a strong pace of 8:31 min/mile at the first mile. Notably, she ranked 22nd in her division for the first mile, reflecting a competitive start. Her performance fluctuated as the race progressed, with her average pace settling at 10:55 min/mile across the entire half marathon. By the fourth mile, there was a gradual slowing trend, stabilizing around the 10:30 min/mile mark until mile 11 where her pace slightly increased, reaching a peak of 12:32 min/mile on the last mile. Throughout the race, Theresa's placement among other female runners shifted, closing at 594th out of 1,808 participants. In the F55-59 division, she placed 56th. Although the variations in pacing suggest possible fatigue or strategic slowdowns, she maintained consistency in the latter part of the race. For future improvements, focusing on maintaining the early momentum into the later miles could enhance overall performance.