Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Teri Jerome #15873 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with Room to Refine Finishing Pace Teri Jerome completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon in 2:29:55. She maintained a consistent average pace of 11:26 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Notably, the split at mile 4 was her fastest at 10:53 min/mile. Earlier splits varied slightly, indicating a good, steady start and mid-race effort. Improvements could be made, especially in maintaining or increasing pace towards the end, as her final mile was one of the quicker at 10:53 min/mile, showing potential for a strong finish. Her positions were consistent as well, finishing 73rd in her division. Comparing her performance to the 2024 Portland Marathon, Teri has noticeably improved her overall pace by 47 seconds per mile, lowering her time significantly from 2:40:11 in the previous year. As part of The Oregon Brewery Running Series team, Teri demonstrated progress and adaptability. Continuing to focus on consistent pacing and a strong finish could further enhance her race results in future events.