Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Hao Ye #19346 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Hao Ye ran the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, delivering an impressively consistent performance. Hao maintained a steady pace throughout the race, starting with a 9:42 min/mile split and gradually increasing her speed. Notably, her pace improved over the course, with the first half averaging around 9:31 min/mile and picking up significantly in the latter stages. Hao's pace notably dropped below 9:00 min/mile in the final miles, peaking with an outstanding 8:32 min/mile split in the 13th mile. Throughout the event, Hao effectively managed her placement, finishing with an overall position of 1456 out of 5623 participants. She achieved a personal elapsed time of 1:58:45 and an average pace of 9:03 min/mile. While she improved during the race, suggesting her pacing strategy was effective, a faster start might help her gain more positions early on. Her strong finish also indicates potential for future races. Great job representing Team Torch, Hao!