Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Max Sasaki #17604 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Max Sasaki's performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon displayed a remarkable consistency and strong finish. Over the 13.1 miles, Max successfully maintained a consistent pace, finishing with a time of 2:17:49. Starting with an 11:29 per mile pace, Max managed to gradually improve his pace, eventually finishing with an overall average of 10:31 per mile. Particularly notable were his improvements in the second half, where splits ranged from 10:20 to 9:56 per mile, highlighting his ability to increase speed in the later miles. From a strategic standpoint, Max managed to gain ground through his pacing strategy, evident by moving up in his division rankings from 30th to 25th place by the finish. Positioning himself steadily throughout the race, he achieved placement in his division with competitive timing, especially in the M15-18 category. Consistent pacing and strategic acceleration towards the end contributed to a commendable performance. Keep focusing on speeding up the first few miles to get an even better overall performance.