Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Laura van der Veer #12880 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance and a Strong Finish Laura van der Veer from Portland, OR completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with a significant improvement from her 2024 performance. She finished with a time of 4:11:25, averaging a pace of 9:35 min/mile. Her overall placement was 1240th out of 3445 participants. Within her division (F35-39), she secured 44th place, showcasing a notable improvement compared to last year’s 48th place. Notably, Laura's most impressive split was the fourth mile, clocking in at 8:35 min/mile, improving her placement significantly at that point in the race. Throughout the race, Laura maintained consistent pacing, with her splits mostly staying just above the 9:00 min/mile mark. There was a slight increase in split times towards the end, with the 23rd mile reaching 12:16 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining pace in the later segments could further enhance her performance. Laura’s efforts reflect dedication and gradual progression in marathon running. Consider targeted training to sustain pace consistency in the final miles.