Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jake Espinoza #15105 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Strategic Finish Jake Espinoza participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, delivering a performance that showcased his ability to maintain a consistent pace initially, followed by strategic adjustments. Jake began the race with steady splits, including a strong third mile marked by an 11:10-minute mile pace, placing him 308th in his division. His pace slightly decreased later on, with the sixth and seventh miles pacing at 15:02 and 16:20, respectively. This shift in pace, while a natural part of longer races, may offer opportunities for training on maintaining stamina over longer distances. In the latter part of the race, Jake demonstrated notable resilience. Despite the pace slowdown in the middle section, he managed to accelerate again in the final mile with a 14:25-minute-per-mile pace, showing a commendable finish effort. Jake's overall completion time was 3:18:54, placing him 365th in the M25-29 category. Moving forward, focusing on pacing consistency could enhance his performance in future races.