Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Nicole Rubis #2353 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Sustained Pace with a Strong Finish Nicole started her half marathon with a consistent pace, completing the first mile in 7:30. Her split times initially showed slight variability, such as a 7:43 pace in the second mile, but she managed to maintain stability with paces mostly in the 7:30 to 7:45 range. Notably, she demonstrated a strong finish, improving her position significantly during the race's final miles. For instance, she completed the 13th mile at a 7:26 pace, moving her up to 11th place in her division. Her final elapsed time was 1:40:40, achieving an average pace of 7:41 min/mile. Overall, Nicole placed 357th out of 1808 participants, 87th among female runners, and 11th in the F45-49 division, reflecting a commendable race execution. Focusing on consistent pacing in the middle miles could enhance her positioning even further in future races.