Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: NA YU #18536 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Dynamic Finishes In the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, NA Yu from West Linn, OR, maintained a steady and consistent pace throughout the race, covering the 13.1 miles with an average pace of 8:53 per mile. This consistent pacing is commendable, especially between miles 6 to 12, where each split time was remarkably uniform, ranging between 8:41 and 8:55 minutes per mile. Her performance improved in the latter half, highlighting her stamina and strength towards the race's end. Her final time was 1:56:33, placing 1285th overall out of 5623 participants, and 382nd among female competitors. In her division, she finished 40th. NA's decreased tempo in the initial miles could have helped maintain energy for a strong finish. A subtle compliment is how NA managed to keep improving her overall placement after mile 3. Overall, it was a solid performance, exhibiting reliable pacing and determination. Exploring pacing strategies to slightly decrease overall pace might enhance subsequent performances.