Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Nathan Beird #14271 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Nathan Beird from Portland, OR, completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:57:52, maintaining an average pace of 8:59 min/mile. His initial mile was strong, clocking in at 7:18 min/mile; however, he experienced a gradual deceleration as the race progressed, culminating in a 12:04 split pace over mile 12. Notably, Nathan improved his placement within his division from the early miles, holding 35th at the first mile to finishing in 182nd place for M35-39. Previous race data indicate Nathan's performance has shown some variability. In the 2022 Portland Marathon, he achieved a faster time of 1:47:18 with an 8:11 min/mile pace, but faced challenges in subsequent races in 2023 and 2024. A focus on steady pace maintenance in the later miles could enhance endurance. The early splits suggest a solid pacing strategy at the start, which could be utilized for sustained performance throughout the race.