Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jeongsoo Jeong #15867 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress in Portland Jeongsoo maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, completing the race in a time of 2:11:03. The average pace was 10:00 min/mile for a total distance of 13.1 miles, positioning him 2310th overall, 1409th among males, and 109th in the M45-49 division. Notably, the pacing strategy appeared strategic, as Jeongsoo picked up speed after the third mile, with a significant pace improvement in the later splits, including a notable 9:42 min/mile pace between miles 7 and 9, and the fastest mile at mile 10 with a 9:06 min/mile pace. While the overall time was slower than the 2024 performance (1:58:51), the pacing consistency and improvement in the latter miles are commendable. The consistent improvement in pace from mile 6 onward indicates a potential area to explore in early race pacing. With continued focus on maintaining momentum from the beginning, further improvement is a promising possibility for future races.