Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Alvaro Alva #1317 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Performance with Strategic Pacing Alvaro Alva showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. Consistently maintaining a strong pace, Alvaro completed the 13.1-mile race with an overall time of 1:16:35. Starting with a 5:57 min/mile pace in the first mile, Alvaro's speed improved significantly, particularly in miles 5 and 6, clocking fast splits of 5:48 min/mile. Notably, mile 9 was completed with an impressive split of 5:30, helping secure his strong final position. Alvaro placed 24th overall out of 1808 participants, achieving a remarkable 2nd place in his M30-34 age division. His average pace of 5:50 min/mile indicates strong endurance and pacing ability. While there was a minor increase in split time during mile 13, his strong overall performance and pacing strategy were evident. Continuing to focus on maintaining consistent late-race speed will further refine his approach in future races.