Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Julian Heninger #20555 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Division Podium in Half Marathon Performance Julian Heninger completed the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon in a time of 1:10:52, covering 13.1 miles with an overall pace of 5:24 per mile. He secured 13th place overall out of 5,623 participants, with a remarkable 3rd place in his M30-34 division. Julian started strong, running his first mile in 4:27, which was his fastest split of the race and placed him 3rd in his division at that point. He maintained his focus and a consistent sub-5:40 pace throughout the latter miles, fluctuating his position slightly but ultimately performed very well in his division. Julian's results highlight his ability to maintain a steady performance, particularly noted in the splits between mile 8 and the finish, where his pace closely hovered around 5:24-5:25 per mile. Focusing on speed work at the midpoint might help in maintaining momentum in future races. Overall, an impressive and consistent race with a strong finish of 5:11 in the last mile.