Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jenny Schilling #20549 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Results in First Place Finish Jenny Schilling delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon half marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:14:13. This achievement marks her first-place finish in the female division and first overall in her division, amidst a competitive field of 5,623 participants. Jenny maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, with an overall elapsed pace of 5:39 min/mile. Impressively, Jenny executed a negative split strategy. After an opening mile of 5:48, she progressively gained speed, culminating in a rapid final mile of 5:17. This closing burst helped her claim top honors in her division. Placement consistency is reflected in her steady rankings, moving up the field from 32nd place overall in the initial mile to finishing 24th overall. For future races, maintaining this controlled pacing strategy while aiming for similar late-race acceleration could further solidify her standings in competitive events.