Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Diego Flores #20558 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in Half Marathon Diego Flores delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing the half marathon with a time of 1:11:28. His average pace was 5:27 per mile, solidifying his 15th position overall out of 5,623 participants and securing 2nd in his division (M19-24). Throughout the race, Diego maintained a consistent pace, beginning with a strong first mile at 4:19 and staying within the range of 5:03 to 5:52 in subsequent miles. Interestingly, Diego's pacing remained remarkably steady, averaging around 5:20 per mile for the middle section, with a slight increase to 5:27 by the end. His ability to finish his last mile in a swift 5:14 is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating strong endurance and strategy. Focusing on maintaining or even slightly increasing his early momentum in later races could potentially enhance his performance.