Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Luke Howell Strauss #2847 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Luke's Strong Finish: Consistency with a Swift Start Luke Howell Strauss started the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon with an impressive pace, securing first place in multiple early splits. His initial mile at a 4:40 min/mile pace positioned him first overall. He continued to uphold this strong performance through the first six miles, frequently reclaiming the top spot during the third through seventh splits. The standout split was the seventh, achieved at a swift 4:38 min/mile. A slight deceleration was observed beyond the seventh mile, evident by his positions shifting to second and third overall in later miles. The pacing during the final mile was 5:49 min/mile, contributing to an overall time of 1:06:52. For future races, maintaining a steady pace in the closing miles might help in sustaining early leads. With a third-place finish out of 1,808 participants and an impressive average pace of 5:06 min/mile, Luke demonstrated remarkable prowess.