Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Abigail Gayheart #1718 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Abigail demonstrated commendable consistency throughout the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. Her splits varied slightly, with the first mile at a solid 10:25 min/mile pace and her overall elapsed pace at 11:24 min/mile. Notably, she maintained a steady pace, only fluctuating marginally across splits, with her best split on mile 7 at 10:36 min/mile. Impressively, Abigail's pace picked up by mile 9 with an 11:07 min/mile, showcasing her ability to conserve energy early, allowing for a quicker pace later. Despite varied splits and minor fluctuations, Abigail succeeded in improving her placing in the latter stages, particularly in gender and division rankings. She moved from 66th place in the F19-24 division during the mid-race to finish strong at 58th place. As a member of the Happy Hearts team, Abigail's consistent performance and strategically executed race approach are certainly commendable, showing promise for future races. Consider focusing on maintaining the slight increases in speed witnessed in the latter half for a more balanced pace throughout.