Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Tomohito Kurihara #1954 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency Leads to Strong Finish Tomohito Kurihara showcased a consistent and determined performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. Achieving a total elapsed time of 1:11:33 over 13.1 miles, Tomohito maintained an impressive average pace of 5:27 per mile, securing a strong 3rd place finish in the M40-44 division. His determination was evident throughout the race as he progressed from 15th to 10th place in overall standings. Tomohito started robustly, clocking an initial mile at 5:10. His splits remained commendable with consistent mile paces, even as he slightly decelerated in the later stages. Strategic improvements could focus on maintaining pace during the final miles, particularly miles 12 and 13, where the pace shifted to 5:38 and 5:51 respectively. This slight fatigue towards the end presents an opportunity for focused endurance training to solidify future performance outcomes. Overall, his performance solidifies his status as a prominent contender in his division.