Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jim Patterson #17122 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Sustained Pace with a Burst at the Finish Jim Patterson completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon in an impressive time of 1:28:51, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. His average pace was 6:46 min/mile, demonstrating strong endurance. Notably, Jim displayed an exceptional finishing kick, recording his fastest split of 6:05 in the final mile. This strategic surge positioned him well in his division, where he finished 33rd out of a strong field in the M30-34 category. Jim showed consistent improvement in his standings over the race, moving from 183rd at the first mile to 120th overall by the finish. Maintaining a steady sub-7-minute pace for the majority of the race, he excelled in the middle and mounted an impressive finish. Focusing on slightly more speed work during training sessions could further enhance Jim's race performance. His performance was commendable, showing promise for future races.