Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Abby Dalke #20526 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed and Strong Division Finish Abby Dalke from Portland represented Rose City Track Club in the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, completing it in 1:24:10 with an average pace of 6:25 min/mile. Notably consistent, most splits were between 6:13 and 6:39 min/mile, highlighting her pacing strategy. Abby began the race with steady 6:22 min/mile splits for the first three miles but accelerated during the fourth mile, achieving her fastest pace at 6:13 min/mile. Abby's performance resulted in a strong finish, securing the 3rd place in her F25-29 division out of 5623 participants. She maintained a top-tier position throughout, achieving her best in the division at the 4th mile. Maintaining a consistently high positioning in a competitive field is commendable. Focusing on maintaining the strong form from the middle of the race towards the end could enhance future performances further. Great job on displaying endurance and speed!