Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Tiffany Ng #20501 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Tiffany Ng demonstrated an impressive race strategy during the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with an initial pace of 11:29 min/mile for the first mile, Ng gradually increased her speed, achieving her fastest split in the 13th mile with a remarkable pace of 9:16 min/mile. Her final time of 2:22:31 corresponds to an overall average pace of 10:52 min/mile. This incredible finale enabled her to make significant gains in her placement, particularly between Mile 8 and Mile 13. Despite a slight slowdown during the third mile, Tiffany demonstrated resilience by improving her pace in subsequent miles. Notably, she improved her standings within her division, moving from 191st position during the second mile’s split to finishing as 140th in her age group. This performance is a promising indicator for future races, and continuing to focus on maintaining consistent pacing, particularly during the early miles, could further enhance her results in upcoming races.