Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Caroline Sudbeck #20557 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing with Strong Finish Caroline Sudbeck showcased consistent pacing in the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon, completing the course in 1:27:02 with an average pace of 6:38 min/mile. Notably, she ranked 2nd in her F19-24 division at the 8th-mile mark with a split of 6:32. Her pacing was remarkably stable from miles 1 to 7, maintaining an average split time within a range of 6:23 to 6:38 min/mile. This consistent pace reflects strong pacing skills, particularly in the early stages of the race. Throughout the race, she held her position well, finishing 5th in her division out of numerous participants. Despite a slight slowdown between miles 9 and 12, she managed to regain momentum, clocking a solid 6:35 min/mile split for the final mile. Consider refining the strategy for maintaining that peak pace during later miles for future improvements. Her performance contributes positively to the BTC Elite team reputation.