Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Stephen Daly #10606 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish Stephen Daly delivered a commendable race, covering the marathon distance in 2:33:53 with an average pace of 5:52 min/mile. Notably, Stephen secured 1st place in the M19-24 division, demonstrating excellent competitive form within his age group. Throughout the race, Stephen exhibited consistency in pacing, particularly in the earlier miles, with an impressive start, clocking the first mile at 5:39, and maintaining a sub-6 pace in each mile. Despite overall fatigue creeping in during the latter stages, the ability to reclaim momentum and finish strong in the last miles is evident. Stephen's strategic pacing uptick between miles 9 and 12 bolstered his position temporarily to 2nd place overall. Considering the statistical data, a focus on maintaining the pace beyond the midway point might yield even more outstanding individual performance. Nonetheless, securing a top position in his division amongst 3445 participants is remarkable. Keep up the good work!