Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ryan Clark #14699 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed with Strong Finishing Pace Ryan Clark completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a total time of 1:29:34, achieving an overall pace of 6:50 minutes per mile. His performance maintained a consistent pace below 7 minutes per mile for most of the race, highlighting strong endurance throughout. Starting with a 6:49 minute first mile, Ryan showcased an impressive acceleration in the final mile, clocking a swift 6:25 minute split. This indicates a substantial energy reserve and strategic pacing. Throughout the race, Ryan effectively improved his standing, especially evident after the eighth mile where he advanced to 16th in his division. Finishing 21st in the competitive Male 25-29 division, he represented the Nike Employee Team well, placing 132nd overall among 5,623 participants. Despite moments of fluctuation in rank between splits, Ryan's capacity to finish strongly suggests potential areas of focus in consistent pacing strategies for future races to maximize his overall ranking further.