Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Tyler Tahara #17994 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities for Late Surge Tyler Tahara showed solid pacing throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Early mile splits such as 9:58 in the first mile and speeding up to a 9:10 split at mile 3 illustrate a strong start. Tyler displayed effective use of consistent pacing, maintaining around a 9:50 min/mile through mile 8, placing him within the top 119 of his division at that point. Notably, mile 5 marked a solid surge, achieving a 9:40 pace and significantly improving his position to 198th in the M25-29 division. The final miles presented a challenge, with mile 12 and 13 pacing at 13:09 and 15:00 respectively, affecting overall placement. Despite this, Tyler completed with a time of 2:20:41, placing 275th in his division. Focus on the latter portion of the race could create additional opportunities for improvement. Consistency was a highlight, showcasing potential for future races with adaptations to strategy in the later miles.