Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: xander Black #20540 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed Performance with Strong Finishing Surge Xander Black completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon with a total time of 1:14:14, maintaining an average pace of 5:40 min/mile. He placed 25th overall and 5th in the M19-24 division, showcasing consistent pacing and strategic racing tactics. The most notable split was in the final mile, clocking in at 5:18 min/mile, demonstrating a powerful finish to his race. Throughout the race, Xander displayed remarkable consistency, maintaining splits between 5:29 and 5:55 min/mile. His positioning within the race rankings improved steadily, moving from 31st place early on to 24th overall by the end. This indicates a well-managed race strategy, capitalizing on the latter half, specifically with an impressive surge after the 10-mile mark. To enhance future performances, focusing on maintaining a faster pace from the start could be considered while leveraging the strong finishing abilities seen in this race.