Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sarah Reiter #17364 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Sarah Reiter showcased exceptional pacing and remarkable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. She completed the race in 1:15:00, delivering an impressive average pace of 5:43 min/mile. Maintaining a top spot for much of the race, Sarah consistently secured the lead up to mile 10 while demonstrating a particular strength in Split 3 and Split 13 with 5:34 min/mile paces. Remaining under the 5:50 min/mile pace for all but two splits reflects disciplined race strategy and fitness. Sarah's placement improved from the previous year, moving up a rank to 2nd in the female division, compared to 3rd the prior year. While she led initially, slight variances in pacing during splits 11 and 12, where she clocked 5:42 and 6:02 min/mile respectively, may offer an area to examine. Her overall improvement compared to past performances indicates a strong trajectory. Keep building on this strategy for future races.