Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kelly Johnson #15892 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish In the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, Kelly Johnson completed her race with an overall time of 2:14:31, showcasing a commendable average pace of 10:16 minutes per mile. Her placement was 2544th overall out of 5623 participants, while she secured the 188th position in the F35-39 division, exhibiting perseverance throughout the race. Kelly's performance improved as she progressed, running negative splits with the final mile recorded at an impressive 8:42 minutes per mile, her fastest of the day. The race data shows a positive trend in her pace, with each mile faster than the previous one starting from mile four. This steady improvement indicates strong endurance and strategic pacing. Continuing to refine this strategy could lead to even more significant achievements in future races. Kelly's ability to enhance her pace in the latter stages is a key takeaway, reflecting excellent energy management and race execution.