Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Noah Jaffe #15843 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Acceleration Noah Jaffe from Seattle competed in the 2025 Portland Marathon's Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:32:17, achieving an average pace of 7:02 min/mile. Splits were impressively consistent, with a noted acceleration in the latter half of the race. Noteworthy is the swift mile 10 at 6:53 min/mile, significantly boosting his standing. While he placed 13th in his age division (M40-44) and 135th gender-wise in a field of 5,623 participants, a marginal slowdown was observed between miles 11 and 12 with a 7:39 min/mile pace. Refining pace strategy around these distances may aid future performance. Ending strong, Noah's competitive spirit and ability to maintain speed over long distances highlight his potential for faster finishes in subsequent races. Keep focusing on endurance sustainability, particularly in the race's final segments.