Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Hayley McKeen #13756 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Hayley McKeen maintained a steady pace of 6:22 min/mile during the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1 miles with an impressive time of 1:23:28. She finished 13th in the female category and secured 2nd place in the F40-44 division, competing against 5,623 participants. Hayley's standout moment was the final mile, where she clocked a split time of 6:06 min/mile, showcasing her ability to finish strong. Analyzing the splits, Hayley demonstrated consistent lap times, mostly hovering around the 6:22 per mile mark. There was a noticeable speed surge at mile 8, achieving a 5:56 min/mile pace. Compared to a previous half marathon in 2021, she improved her pace by 10 seconds per mile. Continuing to refine her pacing strategy could further enhance overall performance. Improving the middle miles, especially mile 9 which slightly dropped to 6:48, can yield potential for even better results in future races.