Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Gustavo Aguilar Palomec #18623 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with Consistent Pacing Gustavo displayed a steady performance throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon's Half Marathon, consistently pacing close to his average of 6:23 min/mile over 13.1 miles. The race began with a swift first mile at 6:02, setting a strong tone. While there were some pace fluctuations, such as a slower ninth mile at 6:45, Gustavo effectively maintained an average pace that varied minimally, ensuring his final time was a solid 1:23:50. Of note, Gustavo's positioning improved as the race progressed. Starting with an overall place of 48 after the first mile, he diligently maintained mid-race improvements, achieving a notable shift from 50 to 49 shortly thereafter. Gustavo's strength in the middle segments, particularly between miles 3 and 5, where he held a consistent pace of approximately 6:09 min/mile, shows room for leveraging that momentum more uniformly. Overall, it was a commendable performance, demonstrating endurance and consistent pacing.