Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Howard Chan #1497 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Gains Howard Chan showcased impressive consistency during the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon, maintaining a strong and steady pace. He completed the half-marathon in 1:23:41 with an average pace of 6:23 min/mile. His steady pacing is evident as splits mostly ranged between 6:14 and 6:25 min/mile, indicating a well-managed race. His standout split was the seventh mile, clocking in at 6:05 min/mile, marking his fastest segment and an excellent strategic effort. Howard improved his overall standing throughout the race, moving from 144th place overall in the first mile to finishing 74th. In his division, M40-44, he moved up from 23rd to finish 15th, highlighting an effective strategy that leveraged both endurance and speed. Maintaining consistent performance while gaining positions is commendable. A slightly faster split at mile 8 might have further boosted the overall position. Training focused on late-race speed endurance could enhance performance even further.