Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Lydia Wang #18313 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance and Division Leader Lydia Wang had an impressive run at the 2025 Portland Marathon, clocking in at 1:49:16 with an average pace of 8:20 min/mile. She secured the top spot in her division, F15-18, out of 5623 participants. Lydia maintained steady consistency with her splits, starting at 7:50 min/mile at the first mile and pacing herself well throughout the race. Her splits indicate varied paces, with mile 1 at 7:50 min/mile and mile 12 at 9:21 min/mile, showing an initial swift pace and slightly slowing towards the end. In comparison to her previous marathons, Lydia has showcased substantial progress, improving her overall pace from 10:57 min/mile in 2022 to her current 8:20 min/mile. To enhance future performances, consider maintaining the pacing consistency observed in miles 1-5 throughout the entire course. Congratulations on the fantastic effort and outcome, particularly holding a steady performance within your division. Keep building on this foundation for even greater achievements.