Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sunny Sun #17967 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Sunny Sun maintained a commendable consistency in the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with a 10:14 min/mile pace, she incrementally improved her pace, reaching a final pace of 9:16 min/mile at the 13-mile mark. In the first half of the race, she improved her overall rank from 1968 to 1176 at mile 8. While her overall placement was 2148 out of 5623 participants, her steady pacing and strong finish demonstrate solid progress throughout the race. As part of the "Lauryn Made Us Do It" team, Sunny finished in 2:08:27, averaging 9:48 min/mile, slight variance compared to her previous 2023 Portland Marathon Half Marathon time of 2:05:20. Although she placed 160th in her division, her ability to maintain a sub-10-minute mile pace showcases her consistency and endurance. To improve, focus on maintaining a steady pace from the start and strategizing energy conservation for an even stronger finish.