Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Blaine Gerard #1724 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Blaine Gerard delivered a solid performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. With an overall time of 1:15:44 and pacing at 5:46 min/mile, Blaine finished 21st overall out of 1808 participants. Impressively, he secured 2nd place in his division (M45-49) and 18th among male competitors. Starting with a strong first mile at 5:33, Blaine maintained consistent speeds with slight fluctuations, finishing the 10th mile at a division-leading 1st place, before ultimately settling again at 2nd. Throughout the race, Blaine demonstrated a remarkable consistency, mostly maintaining a pace around 5:41-5:42 min/mile. His fastest split came in the 9th mile, again at 5:33, showcasing his ability to push dynamically during critical points in the race. The modest variance in split paces, such as the 6:17 split in mile 13, suggests focusing on maintaining pace towards the race's end could further enhance performance. Overall, it's a commendable run with excellent division placement.