Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Venus Alvarez #1325 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pacing Variability Leads to Mixed Performance In the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon, Venus Alvarez completed the race in 2:39:54 with an average pace of 12:12 min/mile. Notably, her strongest mile was at the start, clocking a 10:03 min/mile. However, this initial speed was contrasted by significant pacing variability throughout the race, particularly at mile 11 where her pace dropped to 18:54 min/mile. This fluctuation might have impacted her placement, as seen with her overall positioning of 1432nd among 1808 participants, and 100th in her F45-49 division. Analyzing her pacing strategy, it's clear that between miles 9 to 10, she gained momentum, improving her placing notably in mile 9 (506 overall). Venus's previous performances were consistently below the two-hour mark, suggesting that she has the capability to maintain a more consistent and faster pace. Working on sustaining this throughout the race could enhance her results in future events. Keep up the spirit and focus on steady pacing, Venus!