Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Martha Alvarez #1323 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Late Race Surge Martha Alvarez delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. She maintained an impressive pace, with speeds between 8:49 min/mile and 8:58 min/mile for the first half of the race. Her fastest split was at mile 3 with a split time of 8:44, showing a strong start as she moved up in her division, from 30th to a peak of 24th by mile 2. Her discipline in pacing contributed to a solid first 10 miles of the race. In the latter part of the course, her pace slightly slowed, with split times ranging from 9:06 to 10:25 min/mile. However, she exhibited a notable surge at mile 9, advancing to her highest divisional position of 13th. Although finishing with an overall time of 2:01:51 and a pace of 9:18 min/mile, possibly focusing on maintaining a consistent pace in the final miles could enhance future outcomes. Overall, Alvarez demonstrated resilience and strategic energy distribution throughout her run.