Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Calla Lloyd #16320 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Strides with a Strong Finish Calla Lloyd demonstrated remarkable consistency during the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, maintaining a steady pace throughout. Her split times remained fairly uniform from miles 1 to 3, each clocking in at 11:25 min/mile. A notable improvement occurred after mile 5 with faster split paces, including a significant boost from mile 8, hitting a split pace of 10:22 min/mile. This boost catapulted her to one of her best placings during the race, showing her ability to maintain strength throughout more challenging segments. Lloyd's overall elapsed pace was 10:46 min/mile, with a final completion time of 2:21:15. Her performance saw her finish in 3026th place overall, 1311th among female participants, and 306th in her division (F25-29). Her strong finish underlined her ability to gain momentum as the race progressed. To further enhance her performance, focusing on even more strategic pacing in early miles could help improve her splits and rank in future competitions.