Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Carl Spaulding #19235 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Division Performance Carl Spaulding completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 2:20:39, averaging a 10:44 min/mile pace. He improved his position in the M70-74 division, finishing in 10th place. His performance in the later stages of the race showed a commendable consistency, particularly during mile 8, where he achieved his fastest split of 10:12 min/mile, moving up to 6th place in his division for that mile. Overall, Carl maintained a steady pace throughout, with splits mostly hovering around the 10:30–11:30 min/mile range. This consistency likely contributed to his strong finish in the division. Continuing to work on maintaining quicker splits towards the end could enhance his competitive edge within his division. Team McSpauldunglys can be proud of Carl's dedication and consistent performance in this race. Keep focusing on steady pacing, perhaps with a strategy to push slightly harder in the final miles.