Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Anil Kumar Marupilla #16528 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvements with Strategic Gains Anil Kumar Marupilla ran a commendable race at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a finishing time of 2:01:07, significantly shaving off his previous time of 2:45:02 achieved during the 2023 Portland Marathon. Impressively, his average pace improved to 9:14 min/mile from a previous average of 12:35 min/mile. The early splits reflect a strong start, with the fastest mile recorded at 8:39 min/mile. Additionally, Anil exhibited balancing his efforts well during the race, maintaining an average pace near the 9-minute mark for most of the distance. One area to note is the trend in his splits as the race progressed. After the 6-mile mark, Anil's pace became slightly less consistent, peaking with a slightly slower mile at 10:12 min/mile during mile 11. A focus on maintaining a more steady pace through the later stages of the race could help mitigate this. Regardless, Anil's growth and resilience are clearly evident.