Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Artur Gavrilovich #18846 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement Leads to Strong Finish Artur Gavrilovich demonstrated notable progression in his pacing throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon Half. Starting with a 10:30 min/mile, he consistently accelerated, reducing his pace to a remarkable 7:26 min/mile by the 13th mile. This improvement is evident as he moved from being placed 97th in his division at the 2-mile mark to finishing 67th in the M19-24 division. His strong finish time of 1:58:21, averaging a 9:02 min/mile pace, underscores his ability to maintain a competitive and steady increase in speed. While Artur's overall placement was 1427 out of 5623 participants, his progress within the race is commendable. Notably, his jump in position from 2062 to 962 by the 8-mile mark was significant, indicating a strategic and successful effort. To continue developing, focusing on early race pacing could further enhance his performance, capitalizing on these strengths for future races.