Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Matt Anderson #14084 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Sustained Effort with Notable Improvements Matt from Seattle completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 2:55:54, averaging a pace of 13:25 min/mile. He finished 4414th overall, 2192nd among males, and 293rd in the M40-44 division, in a field of 5623 participants. Notably, Matt showed improvement from previous races, with a slightly better pace than his 2023 performance at the same event. Throughout the race, Matt maintained consistency in his pacing. The fastest split came at mile 8 with a pace of 12:20 min/mile, while the overall pace reflected a strong endurance base. Noteworthy performances at miles 3 and 13, where he clocked 12:50 and 10:56 min/mile respectively, indicate the ability to finish strong. To further enhance his performance, focusing on maintaining consistent paces around his fastest splits could be beneficial for future races.