Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Jacob Jackson #1855 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Fluctuating Splits Showed Strength Despite New Challenges Jacob showcased consistent effort during the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon despite facing new challenges. Over the 13.1-mile course, Jacob finished with an overall time of 2:15:26, translating to a pace of 10:20 min/mile. Noteworthy is his performance in the first half of the race where splits varied slightly but remained under 10-minute miles until mile 8. This showcases his strategic focus on maintaining an even pace. Analyzing Jacob's performance compared to previous races, his pace was slower than in 2023, where he ran at 9:34 min/mile, and in 2024, with a 9:36 min/mile pace. Despite a decrease in overall placement1179th out of 1808 participantsJacob maintained a strong middle-pack position in the M45-49 division. Focusing on maintaining consistent pace throughout could foster improvements in future events, reflecting positively on his resilience and stamina over challenging stretches.