Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Damon Nguyen #13982 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start with Strong Finish Damon Nguyen participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, finishing in 3:04:32 with an average pace of 14:05 min/mile. Starting strong with a pace of 11:49 min/mile in the first mile, Damon maintained a consistent effort, achieving her fastest split at mile 4 with a similar pace of 11:50 min/mile. Her final mile was impressive, mirroring her initial pace, suggesting a well-strategized finish. Comparatively, Damon's elapsed time this year was longer than her previous races, reflecting variability in pacing across increments. Noteworthy, notwithstanding late-race challenges, Damon demonstrated a significant recovery performance in the final portion of the race. Improvement could be focused on maintaining even pacing through the mid-race, where splits indicated a dip in speed. This dedication will undoubtedly yield positive results in future races.