Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Linkun Fu #15285 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Splits and Strategic Adjustments Linkun Fu from Beaverton, OR, participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon half marathon event, representing his team, Torch. Throughout the race, his pacing showed both consistency and strategic slowdown when necessary. He commenced with disciplined pacing, evidenced by splits such as miles 1 through 5, with mile 5 hitting a notably brisk 8:19 min/mile. This consistency contributed to improving his position, particularly notable between miles 4 and 5, where he jumped ahead by 114 overall positions. However, in the latter half of the race, Linkun experienced a slight deceleration, with his pace adjusting to a 9:07 min/mile overall by the race's end. The most significant drop occurred between miles 9 and 13, where his pacing settled around 9:40 min/mile. This adjustment saw a relative decline in his division placement but ensured that he completed the race strongly with an overall time of 1:59:29. For future races, considering a sustainable pacing strategy in the second part could enhance performance.