Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Gloria Bassler #14229 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish Gloria finished the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:07:15. Her average pace was 23:27 min/mile. Throughout the race, her split times were consistent, peaking during the third mile with a split time of 25:02. Importantly, Gloria held the second place in the F80-120 division for most of the race, moving briefly to third at mile six but recovering quickly to secure second place again in her division by mile seven. Gloria's performance showed endurance across the 13.1-mile course. A noteworthy accomplishment was during mile eight, where she achieved first place in her division briefly, demonstrating her ability to maintain composure and speed at pivotal moments. While her overall pacing was slower than her previous half marathons, her ranking in the division indicates tenacity and competitiveness. Focusing on improving individual mile split times could enhance her overall performance in future races. Keep up the commitment, Gloria!