Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sydney Gurian #15507 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Marks the Portland Marathon Sydney maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing the half marathon in 2:21:58 with an average pace of 10:50 min/mile. She secured 313th place in the F25-29 division out of 457 participants. Her strongest split was the final mile, clocking in at 9:37 min/mile, suggesting a strong finish to the race. Notably, Sydney's fastest mile was also her last, showing resilience and stamina towards the end. Sydney’s performance consistency is evident in her pacing; most splits were around the 11:00 min/mile mark. The fourth mile was her quickest early segment at 10:06 min/mile. Looking at her placements, she managed to keep a steady position, finishing 1347th among all females. Continuing to build on the consistent pacing can be advantageous for future races. A gradual increase in pace might be beneficial, as shown by her strong finish. Keep pushing with the "Heel Yeah!" team ethic!