Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Maddy Gross #15485 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finishes Maddy Gross, age 23 from Seattle and running for Team REIGN OR SHINE, completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 1:51:36, maintaining an overall pace of 8:31 min/mile across the 13.1 miles. Starting strong, Maddy's initial mile was clocked at 8:22 min/mile, contributing to a solid performance. Notably, she maintained her steady pace throughout most of the course, with her fastest mile at an impressive 8:02 min/mile during mile five. Her positions varied slightly, with the best division placing being 19th during mile two. A slight slowdown occurred towards the end, with mile twelve being the most challenging at 9:35 min/mile. Despite this, Maddy's strategic pacing allowed for competitive placement, achieving 27th in her division (F19-24) out of 5623 total participants. For future races, maintaining speed in the later miles might enhance overall positioning. Analyzing these splits reveals Maddy's ability to sustain a competitive pace in a large field.