Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Brian Phan #17192 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Brian Phan from Happy Valley, OR, delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon’s Half Marathon event. His race strategy maintained a consistent pace of approximately 6:21 min/mile, with notable consistency around the mid-point of the race. Starting with a slightly speedy 6:14 min/mile pace, Brian settled into a steady rhythm, showcasing his pacing skills. A highlight of his race included a swift 5:58 min/mile split at mile 8, indicating a well-executed push when it was needed. Brian finished with an overall time of 1:23:16, securing 6th place in his M35-39 division. Notably, his final mile was a quick 6:05, demonstrating a strong finish despite the endurance challenge of a half marathon. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining the mid-race energy to reduce slight pace drop-offs could further enhance his performance. Good job representing the Happy Valley Run Club!