Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Connor Blackford #1417 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Division Victory Connor Blackford delivered a remarkable race at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:07:45 with an average pace of 5:10 per mile. Securing 1st place in the M19-24 age division is an achievement to be proud of, especially considering the field of 1808 participants. Connor's performance illustrates his strategic pacing. Notably, he recorded his fastest mile in the initial stretch with a 4:46 mile split, showing a powerful start. Throughout the course, Connor maintained a steady pace, with split times consistently staying within a narrow range, never deviating far from 5:00 to 5:20 minutes per mile. Particularly impressive was his ability to recover quickly after the slightly slower 3rd mile split. Despite a more challenging 13th mile at 5:29, he maintained 4th overall and 2nd in the division for most of the race. Consider incorporating interval training to enhance the finish-line speed further.