Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sandy Stewart #17911 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Improvements Sandy Stewart completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with an overall chip time of 2:45:55. Her average pace was 12:39 min/mile. Sandy's race strategy enabled her to start strong, completing the first mile in 11:42. However, there was a noticeable decrease in pace during mile 10, with a split time of 14:32. Despite this slowdown, she successfully managed to regain momentum, finishing the last mile in 12:05. Examining the past races, this year's performance closely matched her 2022 finish but improved slightly compared to 2023. Consider focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout, especially before the 10-mile mark, which could lead to a more uniform performance. Sandy's strong finish in the last mile shows potential for further improvement. Her placement of 29th in the F60-64 division shows competitive consistency, and she remains a valued member of the Blister Pack team.