Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Guru Raj #17308 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Steps with Consistent Pace Guru Raj clocked an overall time of 2:47:00 at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, averaging a pace of 12:44 minutes per mile. His performance indicated a fairly steady pace with minor fluctuations. Notably, his initial split was the fastest at 10:50 min/mile, and he managed to maintain close proximity to his average pace, particularly hitting an 11:47 min/mile on mile 4. Compared to his previous race performances, Guru improved from the 2023 event where he finished at 3:05:29 with a pace of 14:09 min/mile. Between miles 3 and 9, fluctuations were observed with split times ranging from 12:21 to 13:33 minutes. Targeting consistency in mile pacing could help enhance future performances. Additionally, focusing on maintaining momentum in the latter stages of the race could lead to improved overall times. Keep up the good work with your participation in the "Soles on Fire" team, Guru!