Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Brandon Baek #1364 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement Across Splits Brandon Baek ran the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon, notching an overall time of 1:46:11 with an average pace of 8:06 min/mile. His finish placed him 506th overall out of 1808 participants and 9th in the M15-18 division. In the first half of the race, Brandon exhibited a consistent pace, with splits mostly hovering in the 8:30-8:40 min/mile range. His performance between miles 5 and 6 was remarkable, where he hit 8:00 min/mile. Notably, Brandon's splits demonstrated strategic pacing, optimizing his overall placement with an impressive push in the later miles. From mile 10 onwards, Brandon quickened his pace further, securing his fastest split of 7:15 at mile 11. Analyzing his splits reveals a well-managed effort with a strong finish; focusing on sustaining quicker splits in the early stages could further enhance his results. Overall, Brandon showed great perseverance and potential throughout the race.