Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sydney Stapel #20497 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Improvement Mark Half Marathon Performance Sydney Stapel demonstrated a consistent pace of 7:48 min/mile over the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Notably, her performance showed an impressive improvement from her previous year's race, where she completed with an 8:04 min/mile pace. Her overall time was 1:42:18, slotting her into 429th out of 5623 participants, and 100th among females. In her division of F25-29, she achieved 28th place. From the initial mile at an 8:04 min/mile pace, Sydney picked up speed, eventually clocking her fastest split at 7:22 in the fourth mile. Her consistent speed continued throughout the course, with minimal fluctuations. Sydney's mid-race pacing strategy was key, where splits varied slightly between 7:41 and 7:57. This indicates a solid endurance base. One area to examine is the consistency towards the end, as maintaining the speed from the fourth mile could further optimize her finish. Overall, Sydney's progress reflects dedication and effective training.