Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Mason Sasaki #13858 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Pace with a Strong Finish Mason Sasaki, representing "Rice Bowl Runs" from Kaneohe, HI, completed the 2025 Portland Half Marathon with a total time of 3:24:16. Averaging a pace of 15:35 min/mile over the 13.1-mile race, Mason maintained consistency, particularly in the early splits. Notably, his pace improved in mile 3 with a split time of 11:40 min/mile, suggesting potential in capturing early race momentum. Mid-race adjustments were clear as splits ranged from 11:29 min/mile to 21:03 min/mile, indicating a need for focused pacing strategy in longer distances. While the later miles showed a decline to an 18:29 min/mile pace, the overall performance held firm. Finishing 4778th overall out of 5623 participants, Mason demonstrated resilience and commitment. Continued work on sustaining mid-race speed could offer substantial gains in future races. Keep building on this foundation, and consider integrating pacing drills into training to maintain consistency throughout the race.