Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Amanda Coppa #14755 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Gains with Solid Finish Amanda Coppa from Portland showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, representing the Portland Peloton. She finished the race in 2:28:04, maintaining an average pace of 11:18 min/mile. A highlight of her race was maintaining a consistent pace, especially from miles 3 to 8, where she achieved some of her fastest splits, including a remarkable 9:59 min/mile at mile 6. The consistent improvements in pace are notable, with significant placement gains observed when she moved up considerably in the overall standings at mile 8. While Amanda consistently gained ground, future efforts could focus on pacing strategies in the later miles where her pace slightly increased. Maintaining the initial steady mid-race pacing could ensure even more significant improvements in her overall rank. Amanda’s performance at the Portland Marathon reflects well on her training and serves as a solid foundation for future events.