Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Steven Jones #15917 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement in Pacing Performance Steven Jones completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half in 1:53:27 with an average pace of 8:39 min/mile. Consistent pacing was evident with his split times ranging between 9:16 min/mile and 8:15 min/mile. Notably, the final two miles saw faster splits at 8:23 and 8:15 min/mile, suggesting a strong finish. His positioning improved in the latter stages, jumping to 56th in his division by mile 8. In comparison to previous performances at Portland, Steven has shown recent improvements, notably reducing his elapsed time by over six minutes since 2023. He placed 738th among males and 115th in the M40-44 age division—indicating competitive performance within a larger participant field. Continuing to maintain consistent early pacing could further enhance overall performance. Well done reflecting continuous progress in crafting a race strategy that suits his strengths.