Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Karen Shatola #2435 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Despite Slower Finish in Challenging Half Marathon Karen Shatola, a 68-year-old runner, displayed notable pace consistency at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. She completed the 13.1-mile event in 2:32:17, averaging 11:37 per mile. Her early miles were particularly strong, with an impressive improvement in split times from mile 1 at 10:31 to 9:23 by mile 3. This adjustment allowed her to rise through the ranks, reaching 15th place in her F65-69 division by mile 3. Notably, her splits stayed mostly around the 10-minute mark for the first seven miles. Towards the end of the race, Karen's pace reduced significantly, particularly notable was mile 12 with her slowest split at 16:05, impacting her final division ranking of 18th place. For future races, focusing on maintaining momentum in the latter stages could yield improved times. It's clear she has the stamina and experience, having previously achieved faster paces in earlier half marathons. Continuing to build on endurance will benefit her overall performance.