Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Pedro Blanco #1420 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Pedro Blanco from Whittier, CA, maintained a consistent pace in the early stages of the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. His first mile was clocked at 9:11 per mile, maintaining this pace through the second mile. The third mile saw a slight improvement to 8:53 per mile, achieving his best placement during this segment at 580th in gender. Between miles 4 and 6, Pedro's pace averaged around 9:20 per mile, a steady performance that kept him competitive within the M40-44 division. In the latter part of the race, Pedro faced pacing challenges with his pace progressively increasing. From mile 9 onward, his pace ranged from 11:57 to 16:11 per mile. Despite this, he completed the race with an overall time of 2:29:50 and maintained a pace of 11:26 per mile. Exploring strategies to maintain consistent pacing in the latter half of the race could enhance future performances. Keep up the dedication!