Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Praveen Sharabu #17701 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement Over Time Praveen Sharabu from Portland, OR, finished the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with an impressive time of 1:46:04, clocking an average pace of 8:05 min/mile. His mean pace reveals a clear improvement from previous races, showing consistent progress, with this year's result standing out compared to his earlier half marathons. Notably, Praveen improved his place in the M55-59 division, moving up to 12th, while maintaining a strong overall position, finishing 601st out of 5,623 participants. Analyzing the splits, Praveen displayed a strong performance with the fastest split at mile 4, covering it in 7:35. A slight slowdown occurred at miles 2 and 3, but he regained momentum, consistently maintaining a pace around the 8-minute mile mark thereafter. Though minor variations in pace were noted, the overall performance indicates improved endurance and efficient pacing strategies. Continuing to focus on even pacing can enhance future race results even further.