Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Andrew Pham #2271 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish and Impressive Split Acceleration Andrew's performance in the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon demonstrated an impressive ability to progressively improve his pace throughout the race. His initial mile started at a 9:05 min/mile pace, which he managed to significantly accelerate by mile seven, clocking in at a 7:38 min/mile split. This clear negative split strategy culminated in his last stretch maintaining a strong 8:20 min/mile. Throughout the race, Andrew consistently improved his overall placement from 1036th to a commendable 575th by the finish line. His ranking within the Male 30-34 division also saw steady improvement, placing 54th. With sustained progress in pacing after the midway point, Andrew increased his confidence and speed. Consider focusing on maintaining brisk opening splits for future races, as this could optimize total race time even further. Overall, a strong and consistent execution with a strong finish is commendable.