Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Jeff Smith #2464 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Jeff Smith from Erie, CO, delivered a steady performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon, completing the race in 2:15:18. Averaging a pace of 10:19 min/mile, Jeff maintained consistency throughout the course, with splits staying within a 9:31 to 10:55 min/mile range. Notably, the mile 9 split saw a dramatic jump in positioning, with his overall place improving significantly from 1254 to 443. This suggests a strong surge that could be beneficial if replicated earlier in future races. Finishing 80th in the M50-54 division and 645th among males out of 1,808 total participants, Jeff demonstrated commendable pacing. Points of potential improvement could be identified in the slower miles, such as miles 2 and 5, where split times reached 10:45 and 10:55 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining a consistent split pace could further enhance overall performance. Keep leveraging the surge capability to finish strong, and assess earlier miles for consistency.