Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Eddie Rodriguez #20440 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Eddie Rodriguez showcased remarkable consistency throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. With an overall time of 1:25:36 and an average pace of 6:32 min/mile, Eddie demonstrated a steady pace, particularly impressive given the race's 13.1-mile length. His early splits, such as 6:33 at the first mile and maintaining a sub-6:40 pace until mile 6, set a strong foundation. A highlight was his final mile, completed in an impressive 5:56, showing his capacity to accelerate towards the end of the race. Placements are noteworthy, with Eddie finishing 88th out of 5,623 participants. In his age division, M30-34, he placed 21st. These rankings reflect a strong competitive edge, and his affiliation with the San Diego Track Club: Zigzag might have contributed to this performance. Maintaining consistent pacing was a key strength. Continuing to build on the speed demonstrated in the final miles could further improve his performance in future events.