Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: David Clark #20524 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance Leads to Top Division Finish David Clark maintained a strong and consistent effort throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, completing the race in a notable time of 1:11:56. His pacing strategy was evident, opening with an impressive first mile at a split pace of 4:53 min/mile. The subsequent miles remained steady, averaging a pace of around 5:24 to 5:29 min/mile across the course. This approach allowed him to secure first place in the M40-44 division. While there was a slight slowing trend in the latter miles, where mile splits extended into the 5:30 to 5:50 range, David successfully held his position overall, finishing 19th out of 5623 participants in both the overall and male categories. As a member of the Rose City Track Club, David has showcased strong competitive stamina, particularly highlighted by maintaining a leading division position throughout the race. Continued focus on maintaining early mile pacing could enhance overall performance even further.