Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Phong Vuong #2592 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finishes Phong Vuong showcased remarkable consistency during the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 6:42 min/mile. Starting strong with his fastest split at 6:19 min/mile in the first mile, Phong managed to pace himself effectively throughout the race. Notably, he maintained his pace within a narrow range, with his slowest mile at 7:06 min/mile in the 8th mile and a strong close at 6:31 min/mile for the final miles. His stamina and ability to manage his pace allowed him a noteworthy finish, improving positions in the latter stages of the race. Phongs final time was 1:27:46, earning him an 11th place finish in his M50-54 division among 1808 participants. Throughout the race, his strategy of maintaining consistent pacing paid off, as seen by his stable splits. Moving forward, continuing to work on pacing strategies in the latter stages may enhance his performance even further.