Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Johanna Nielsen #13976 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Secures Top Division Finish Johanna Nielsen delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Portland Half Marathon, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:23 min/mile. She led her division from the start, finishing first place in the F45-49 category. Her consistency is evident, with nine out of thirteen splits within seven seconds of her average pace. The standout split was mile 8, clocking in at 6:02. Despite a small variation in split times, Johanna’s overall finishing time was 1:23:49, placing her 71st out of 5,623 participants and 14th among females. This consistently high performance highlights her endurance and strategy. Focusing on maintaining even splits around her best miles could further improve her placement in subsequent races, considering her strong base and capacity for faster segments. Overall, securing the top division spot is a commendable achievement.