Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Alex Geyer #15373 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Progress with a Strong Finish Alex Geyer maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the half marathon in 2:44:49. His average pace was 12:34 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, he achieved his fastest split in the last mile, clocking in at 11:29 min/mile. This demonstrates a strong finishing kick, with times progressively improving in the latter stages of the race. In the M40-44 division, Alex placed 279th out of all participants, displaying solid performance within his group. Notably, the 8th mile saw a significant leap in placement, reaching 141st in his division. This improvement suggests an effective strategy and pacing. Alex can focus on maintaining a similar dynamic push into the mid-segment of future races to capitalize on his endurance and characterize his races with a strong finish.