Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Johnny Rutford #20545 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Victory Johnny Rutford delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Finishing with an impressive time of 1:06:40, Johnny maintained a consistent average pace of 5:05 min/mile. Achieving 1st place in the M30-34 division, he demonstrated excellent pacing skills. Notably, his performance reflects marked improvement in elapsed time and pace compared to his previous races in 2023 and 2024, where he clocked 1:07:55 and 1:07:11, respectively. One of the notable aspects of Johnny's race was his strong start, completing the first mile in 4:14. His strategic pacing allowed him to gain positions in the early stages, moving from 7th to 3rd place by the third mile. Consistently ranking 4th overall from the eighth mile onwards, Johnny's execution was sharp. For future races, focusing on maintaining the early momentum in later miles could further enhance his overall standing.