Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jason Phillips #17204 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace with Notable Recovery in Split 8 Jason Phillips completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 2:46:33, achieving an average pace of 12:42 min/mile. A highlight in Jason's race was split 8 where he managed a pace of 11:43 min/mile, a significant improvement compared to the previous mile. His placement improved during this segment, showcasing his ability to recover and gain ground. Jason finished 4183rd overall among 5623 participants, and 25th in the M65-69 division. In earlier parts of the race, Jason displayed an even pace, maintaining consistent mile splits. However, a significant drop occurred between mile 6 and 7 with a 15:03 min/mile, suggesting a moment of slowdown. This may be an area to focus on for future training, possibly by incorporating more endurance or speed endurance workouts. Despite this, his ability to bounce back in split 8 is commendable and shows his resiliency on the course.