Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Larissa Kolasinski #20413 Race: 2025 Portland Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Larissa Kolasinski from Issaquah, WA completed the 2025 Portland Marathon's half marathon segment with a time of 1:25:32, maintaining a steady pace of 6:31 min/mile. Analyzing her pace, Larissa demonstrated consistency, maintaining a solid range between 6:24 and 6:32 min/mile for the majority of the race. Her initial mile at 6:24 set a robust foundation, and a particularly strong performance came at mile 8 with a split of 6:23. Overall, she placed well, finishing 86th out of 5623 participants, 22nd among females, and 6th in her division (F25-29). Throughout the race, Larissa effectively maintained her position in her division, showing remarkable endurance and resilience. Her ability to recapture a faster pace towards the end, particularly with an impressive finish on mile 8, suggests a strong potential for strategic pacing in future events. Joining "Fast Women and Cheap Drinks", her teamwork and preparation are evident and prove advantageous. Keep up the excellent work adjusting pacing in various segments!