Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Marty Mitchell #16737 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Personal Improvement Marty Mitchell achieved a commendable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. He set a strong pace at 4:12 in the first mile, maintaining a competitive position in his division M30-34 during the early stages. Despite slipping from an early lead, his paced control showed in stability as he secured 4th in his division. Marty clocked his fastest mile at 5:19 in the 13th mile, finishing the race with a total time of 1:12:10, which reflects an overall pace of 5:30 per mile. Impressively, Marty improved his personal best from the 2022 Portland Marathon by 1 minute and 27 seconds, reducing his average pace by 7 seconds per mile. With a controlled and consistent approach, particularly between miles 6 and 11, Marty held his composure, largely maintaining within close ranks of his competitors. Emphasizing on early race management could further refine his competitive edge in future races. Keep up the great work, Marty!