Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Naomi Buffam #1451 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits with a Strong Finish Naomi Buffam of Redlands, CA, delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. She completed the 13.1-mile course in 2:02:43, averaging a pace of 9:22 min/mile. Throughout the race, Naomi demonstrated steady pacing, maintaining an overall rank of 920 out of 1808 participants. Notably, her strongest kilometers were at the start, with an impressive split of 8:53 for the first mile, and again in mile 7 with a split pace of 8:43, showing a commendable burst of speed. Naomi's strategic pacing reflected her competitive edge as she climbed to consistently place well in her division, finishing 26th out of the female competitors aged 19-24. While the 7th mile showcased her speed, she encountered a slight dip in mile 13 with a split pace of 10:50. Focusing on consistency in later stages could further improve her performance. Overall, Naomi's race strategy and execution reveal great potential for future events.