Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Brian Yoo #2669 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Mark a Notable Improvement Brian Yoo completed the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon in 1:35:40, achieving a pace of 7:18 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Beginning with a strong 6:50 first mile, his split times were mostly stable, between mid-7:00s and occasional dips back into the 6:50s around miles 1 and 11. Notably, there was a burst of speed in mile 9, with a split time of 7:11, where he secured the 2nd position in the M15-18 division for that segment. His final mile was consistent, closing with a swift 7:11. Brian's performance showed marked improvement from the 2023 race, where he finished with a time of 1:42:19 and an average pace of 7:48 min/mile. He gained several positions in his division, rising from 11th to 7th, indicating positive progress. Maintaining consistency throughout, especially in the initial miles, could further reduce split variance in future races. Keep up the great momentum, Brian!