Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Alejandro Fallas #20530 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits Yield Strong Finish in Half Marathon Alejandro Fallas completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 1:29:17, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:49 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, Alejandro displayed a consistent performance throughout the race, with most mile splits hovering around the 6:50 min/mile mark, resulting in a pleasingly steady pace. A strong finish was evidenced by his 13th mile clocking in at 6:30, which also improved his position, placing 128th overall and 14th in the M35-39 division among 5,623 participants. Analyzing the race data, Alejandro excelled in managing his pace well relative to the competition. Highlighting his adaptability, he was able to gain 33 places by mile 8 and further solidify his position. While his average pace was consistent, focusing on slightly increasing speed in the final miles could potentially lead to noticeable improvements in placement and personal records. Maintaining this consistency forms a solid foundation for future races.