Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sarah Klecker #20556 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace, Strong Finish Sarah Klecker showcased a balanced performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon Half Marathon. Competing with a total of 5623 participants, Sarah completed the 13.1 miles in an impressive 1:26:02, maintaining an overall pace of 6:34 min/mile. Her consistent pacing was evident throughout the race, with the majority of her mile splits staying within a small range of her average pace. Her splits reveal steady progress, with particular strength observed in the mid-to-late race segments. Notably, mile 5 was her fastest split at 6:01, highlighting a strong potential for quick bursts of speed. Sarah finished 4th in her division (F30-34), showing her competitive edge in a large field. For future races, focusing on maintaining energy in the latter stages could further enhance overall performance, building on the solid foundation shown here. Keep up the focused training with BTC Elite!