Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Gerardo Perez zarate #2264 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start, Consistent Effort Gerardo demonstrated a strong start at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon with a brisk 6:48 min/mile pace for the first mile. His performance remained steady through the early stages, maintaining a pace under 7:00 min/mile for the first seven miles, which indicates a well-paced beginning. Notably, mile 4 showcased his fastest split time at 6:48, helping him improve his overall and division placements during that stretch. Towards the second half of the race, Gerardo experienced a gradual slowdown, concluding with a final elapsed time of 1:39:25 and an overall pace of 7:35 min/mile. Despite this, the fact that he maintained a consistent effort throughout keeps him competitive in his age division. Focusing on maintaining mid-race momentum could help reduce the slowing trend witnessed in the last few miles, enhancing overall race performance. Overall, his consistent pacing strategy is commendable and suggests a strong understanding of his endurance capacity.