Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Collin Votrobeck #18276 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Progressive Gains Collin Votrobeck delivered a consistently strong performance at the 2025 Portland Half Marathon. With a total elapsed time of 1:40:36, Collin maintained an overall pace of 7:40 min/mile. His performance saw him securing 378th place overall, with improvements at each stage of the race. Notably, he moved from 826th place at the 1-mile mark to finish in the 23rd position within his division, M45-49. This progressive advancement highlights the strategic pacing and endurance. There was a remarkable improvement in split times as the race progressed. He started with an 8:37 min/mile in the first mile, but significantly reduced it to a remarkable 6:35 min/mile pace on the final mile. This indicates a well-executed negative split strategy. Collin's ascent from 577th to 289th in the male gender category further indicates the effectiveness of his approach over this 13.1-mile course. For future races, consider maintaining or starting at a slightly higher pace.