Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Christopher Suarez #20475 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Opportunities for Strategic Adjustments Christopher Suarez completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 1:31:21, maintaining an overall pace of 6:58 min/mile. Impressive splits were recorded, with the first mile at 6:32 min/mile and the final mile finishing strong at 6:52 min/mile. Notable consistency was displayed between miles 4 to 7, where the pace only fluctuated slightly from 6:34 to 7:10 min/mile. Christopher's placement within the M45-49 division was commendable, finishing 7th out of a large field. Compared to the previous year's performance, there was a slight reduction in overall time by 37 seconds, with a consistent pacing improvement from 7:01 to 6:58 min/mile. There was no significant performance dip until mile 12, where a minor slowdown was observed at 7:32 min/mile, suggesting a potential area for pacing strategy refinement. Overall, Christopher represented 'Worst Pace Scenario' effectively and continues to demonstrate strong competitive capability.