Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Gabriel Blanco #1419 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Mid-Race Surge Gabriel Blanco displayed steady pacing in the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. Starting with an 8:03 min/mile pace, he quickly found his stride in the second mile, clocking his fastest split at 7:46. His consistent performance in the first half is commendable, particularly the impressive rank of 8th in his M30-34 division during mile 5. The latter half of the race introduced more variability in split times, ranging from 8:53 to 12:10 per mile. A significant challenge was observed with a slowdown in miles 8 and 12, clocking 10:08 and 11:32 respectively. A coaching focus could be addressing sustained levels of energy and pacing over longer stretches to avoid late race fatigue. Finishing with an overall time of 2:04:14, Gabriel maintained a steady effort, completing the half marathon with an average pace of 9:29 min/mile. Continue to refine pacing strategies to improve future event performance.