Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Blair Aakre #1282 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance Despite Pace Fluctuations Blair Aakre maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. Averaging an impressive 6:28 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course, Blair completed the race in 1:24:49. Notably, he achieved the 6th position in the M45-49 age division, a commendable result out of a competitive field. Examining the splits provides insights into his race dynamics. Blair began strongly with his fastest mile at 6:07, while his pace slightly declined midway, recording a 6:54 in the 8th mile. The final mile had the most noticeable drop at 7:00, suggesting an area to refine for future endurance. Despite this, Blair demonstrated resilience with an effective recovery post the 8th mile. Training focus on maintaining later-race pace consistency could lead to even stronger future performances.