Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Caden Tegethoff #18028 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with Consistent Splits Caden Tegethoff maintained a consistent pace during the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Beginning with a fast initial mile of 4:25, Caden secured an early position, placing 4th in his division. The pace then stabilized around 5:39 min/mile for the overall elapsed time. The splits show remarkable stability with only slight fluctuations, including a final average pace of 5:39 min/mile. Despite a noticeable variance in mile two at 6:02 min/mile, overall pacing remained cohesive. Progress through the race included maintaining top five placement within the M19-24 division, an achievement highlighting competitive consistency. While some minor pace adjustments in miles 2 and 12 were noted, sustaining a strong division rank was notable. With continual focus on sustaining this level of performance, particularly during peak miles 2 and 12, performance metrics suggest a good foundation for future races.