Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Nathan Pham #17191 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Improvements Nathan Pham's performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon's Half Marathon segment demonstrated a well-executed strategy. Starting with a consistent pace of 10:37 min/mile for the first three miles, Nathan gradually improved to a final overall pace of 10:01 min/mile, indicative of his ability to sustain a steady pace and progressively quicken over time. Notably, he achieved his fastest split between miles 12 and 13 with a pace of 9:37 min/mile, showing a strong finish. Consistent improvement is evident in Nathan's placement as well, moving up from 2778th to 2327th overall. This perseverance also propelled his division rank from 260th to 235th, showcasing effective race management. To further enhance race-day performance, focusing on maintaining this steady improvement while exploring possibilities for earlier speed gains could offer additional benefits. Participating in speed workouts or interval training may support sustaining this pace in earlier parts of the race. Keep building on this solid foundation.