Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Vanamala Jagannath #15844 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Notable Improvements Vanamala Jagannath, participating in the 2025 Portland Marathon, demonstrated consistent pacing throughout her half marathon. Starting with a pace of 13:05 min/mile in the first mile, she maintained a steady range between 12:54 and 13:15 min/mile. Her most impressive mile was the 8th, clocking in at 12:40 min/mile, highlighting her strong mid-race performance. She finished with a total time of 2:53:42 and an overall pace of 13:15 min/mile. Vanamala showed an ability to improve her positioning significantly at several points despite facing shifts in pace. For example, her place in the division improved from 137th after the first mile to 70th after the second. While her overall positioning altered throughout the race, maintaining consistency or slightly improving aim might further advance her results. As part of the Sole Mates, focusing on pacing in the final miles could lead to even better outcomes in future events.