Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Alex Slenning #17789 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Dominating Victory with Speed Consistency Alex Slenning of Portland, OR, showcased a stellar performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, securing a first place finish among 5,623 participants with an impressive time of 1:04:12 and an average pace of 4:54 min/mile. Notable is the consistent pacing, maintaining near-even splits, particularly in the second half, showing both strategic race management and endurance. Noteworthy splits included the remarkable improvement from 5:00 min/mile in the first mile to a swift 4:41 min/mile in the third mile, setting a strong and aggressive pace early in the race. Remaining miles were maintained in the sub-5:00 range, exemplifying consistent high performance. Compared to the previous 2021 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, Alex shaved more than three minutes off his previous best. Continued focus on maintaining early speed can further enhance future performances. Keep leveraging this momentum, and continue refining pace strategy.