Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Madison Hibshman #15664 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Madison maintained a remarkably steady pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon Half. She started with a solid first mile at 6:09 min/mile and gradually improved her pace, concluding with an impressive 5:50 min/mile average. Madison's strongest mile was her twelfth, clocking in at 5:24 min/mile. Her steady performance saw her rise from 55th to 29th overall by the end of the race, indicating effective pacing strategy. Position-wise, Madison showed significant improvement, particularly in her division. Starting as the second in the F30-34 category, she advanced to first by the fifth mile and maintained her lead. She finished third in her gender category with an impressive time of 1:16:26. This consistent pace progression and strategic racing indicate excellent preparation. Focusing on maintaining her early race pace in future events could see even further improvements in overall standings.