Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Obiora Davis #1580 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Obiora Davis from Winnetka, CA completed the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon in 1:57:36, achieving an average pace of 8:58 min/mile. He placed 800th out of 1808 participants, 493rd among males, and 60th in the M50-54 division. Starting strong, Davis maintained his first mile at a pace of 9:14 min/mile and saw a slight increase in split times through mile 3. His overall placement varied slightly, reflecting consistent performance. Interestingly, Davis accelerated notably in the second half of the race. From mile 7 onward, he maintained sub-9 minute miles, peaking with an impressive 8:09 min/mile split at mile 12. The ability to increase pace in the latter stages demonstrates excellent endurance and strategy. To further improve, maintaining the steady pace from the final sections throughout the earlier stages could yield even better results. Keep up the consistent training and focus on even pacing to capitalize on your strong finish.