Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Heather Waters #2604 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Potential for Stronger Finish Heather Waters completed the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon with a total time of 2:09:30, averaging a pace of 9:53 min/mile. Heather began the race strong with her first mile at 8:09 min/mile speed, gradually adjusting her pace throughout the race. Initially, her placements showed promise, as seen in the first three miles where she maintained a consistent pace under 8:30 min/mile, placing 30th in the F35-39 division. The last few miles showed a slowdown, with her pace adjusting to over 10 minutes per mile. Notably, her split at mile 8 was the most significant slowdown at 11:46 min/mile, impacting her final placement. Compared to the 2024 REVEL Big Bear race, where she had a faster finish, focusing on maintaining pace in the latter part of the race could help improve her overall performance for future events. Her experience and consistency are definite strengths.