Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: David Blair #14333 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to a Strong Finish David Blair maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, finishing the 2025 Portland Marathon Half in 1:58:08. He averaged a pace of 9:01 min/mile. Notably, David's splits were steady, with a slight acceleration over the final miles. His fastest mile was the last, clocking in at an 8:14 min/mile pace, showcasing a strong finish. David placed 1405th out of 5623 participants, highlighting his competitive spirit. Within his age division, M35-39, he ranked 186th. His paces showed a slight negative split trend, especially notable in his final 3 miles, where he managed to accelerate. Looking ahead, maintaining this negative split strategy could further improve his timing. David's focus on consistency worked well, so keep this approach in future races to continue progressing with impressive finishes.