Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ana Anderson #14076 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Ana Anderson completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a total time of 2:55:54 and an average pace of 13:25 min/mile. Notably, Ana achieved her fastest split in the final mile, clocking at 10:54 min/mile. This strong finish suggests a strategic reserve of energy for the latter part of the race. Throughout the race, Ana's paces fluctuated slightly, yet she managed to find a rhythm that kept her consistent, placing 246th in her division (F40-44) out of 293 competitors. Compared to her previous performances in the same event over the years, Ana demonstrated a noticeable improvement in pacing, dropping from a pace of 14:10 min/mile in 2021 to 13:25 min/mile in 2025. The time improvement factor from her slowest past performance to her 2025 race result reflects Ana's commitment to consistent training. Looking ahead, working on maintaining her mid-race pace could enhance her overall performance in future events.