Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kayla Moore #16774 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Division Leader with Room for Strategic Finish Kayla Moore delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, maintaining a strong presence in her age division, securing 1st place F30-34 in 8 out of the 13 splits. Her average pace was 6:12 min/mile, completing the race with an elapsed time of 1:21:15. While her overall performance was commendable, finishing 6th among female participants, minor fluctuations in split times, especially the 6:51 min/mile at mile 12, suggest a potential area for strategic pacing adjustments in future races. Despite a slightly slower finish compared to her previous best time of 1:17:47 in 2024, she notably maintained consistent pacing throughout most of the race, with splits like a strong 5:47 min/mile at mile 8. In a competitive field of 5,623 participants, the ability to balance speed and endurance continues to be her strength. Focusing on maintaining an even pace throughout the final miles could help enhance her performance further.