Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sam Morton #16796 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Dominant Early Leadership Sam Morton delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon half marathon, with a finishing time of 1:08:33. Starting off at an impressive 4:11 min/mile pace for the first mile, Sam quickly demonstrated his capability by taking first place overall, male, and in his division by the second mile, completing it in a split time of 5:28. Throughout the race, his pace remained remarkably consistent, with an overall pace of 5:13 min/mile, reflecting strategic race management. Analyzing the splits, Sam's pace variation was minimal, staying between 5:04 and 5:31 min/mile. Maintaining a top ten overall position, with a close second in the M25-29 division, demonstrates competitive prowess, especially with consistent strong finishes over the middle and latter segments. For future races, focusing on maintaining early momentum and reducing slight deceleration in mid-race splits may further enhance performance.