Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Pablo Mena mendez #2100 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Positive Gains Pablo maintained a steady pace throughout the race, finishing the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon in 1:40:25. His average pace was 7:39 min/mile. Notably, Pablo saw fluctuations in his performance between miles 8 and 9, where he shifted from an 8:13 min/mile pace to a quicker 7:14 min/mile, improving his position significantly. This indicates a strong finish effort as he progressed through the field. In comparison to last year's race, Pablo showed a marked improvement in overall rankings, advancing to 352nd out of 1808 participants from 1039th out of 3933. This suggests improved competitiveness within the age division, moving to 39th place from last year's 100th. To further enhance performance, maintaining consistent splits across the race could be beneficial, potentially minimizing slower segments like the 7:55 min/mile in the final mile. Consider focusing on consistent pacing to optimize overall performance.