Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Michael Teng #18033 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Michael Teng completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 1:53:25, averaging an impressive pace of 8:39 min/mile. His performance landed him 173rd in the M30-34 division, 735th among males, out of the 5623 participants. Michael demonstrated notable consistency in his pacing, maintaining a steady pace with only slight variations. A standout moment in his race was at the 11th mile, where he achieved his fastest split of 8:12 min/mile. This boost in pace helped improve his overall position significantly during that mile. For future improvements, Michael might focus on starting out at a steadier pace, as his first two miles were noticeably slower compared to the rest of his race. This could potentially enhance his competitive edge and overall time. Keep up the excellent work with the "Chugging Along" team!