Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Bekah Olson #17018 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Endurance with a Strong Finish! Bekah Olson demonstrated impressive consistency in each mile of the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with a solid pace of 8:49 min/mile, Bekah steadily improved her pace through the race. Notably, her fastest split came in mile 13 with a pace of 7:49 min/mile, reflecting a strong finishing kick. Her overall pace of 8:24 min/mile culminated in a final time of 1:50:09. This placed her 8th in her division, showcasing considerable endurance and speed. Looking at her performance, Bekah maintained a strong middle segment of the race, with her pace hovering around the mid-8-minute per mile range. One area to potentially fine-tune could be maintaining her strong final burst of speed throughout the latter half, which could improve her overall performance. Her improvement from previous marathon experiences is evident, particularly with her streamlined pace consistency. Keep focusing on those strong finishes to advance even further!