Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Tim Martinez #2069 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start and Strong Finish with Tactical Adjustments Tim Martinez, representing "Run like a girl," completed the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon in 1:37:16, securing a pace of 7:25 min/mile. Tim began the race with a noteworthy first mile split of 6:38, achieving one of the most consistent starts in his division, M55-59. This initial pace placed Tim 11th in his division. Despite a steady increase in elapsed pace throughout the race, Tim effectively maintained his position, consistently ranking within the top 16 of his division. Analyzing Tim's split times reveals a tactical shift during the last third of the race, where his pace slowed, particularly at mile 8, where he recorded an 8:51 split. This was offset with a strong recovery during subsequent miles, finishing firmly within his age group. Maintaining focus on pacing strategy and tracking split fluctuations will aid in optimizing race performance. Overall, a commendable effort in managing efforts over the 13.1-mile course.