Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kuca Torres #18105 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Performance with Strong Finish Kuca Torres displayed consistency and tenacity at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, achieving an overall time of 2:43:09 with an average pace of 12:27 min/mile. Impressively, Kuca placed 3rd in her division at multiple intervals, notably at the 5th mile and 8th mile markers. Her strongest split was the last mile, clocking in at 10:58 min/mile, showing a notable increase in speed. Kuca maintained a stable pace throughout, particularly in the first half, where she showed improvement from previous years. For instance, her pace improved significantly compared to her 2024 half marathon time of 3:01:57. Consistent performance in early and middle miles, with a strong finish, suggests a well-managed race strategy. Although there is room to reduce slowdowns encountered at some miles, maintaining the progress from earlier splits could be beneficial for future events. Keep building on this positive momentum, Kuca!