Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jenna Thomas #12785 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace in Marathon Debut Jenna Thomas completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with a final time of 3:54:30, maintaining an overall pace of 8:57 min/mile. Notably, her performance kept her consistently ranked within the top half of her division, achieving 44th place in the F30-34 category. Her steady pace shines through with a final mile split of 8:12, showcasing her strong finish. Throughout the race, she maintained splits mostly ranging between 8:46 and 9:22 per mile, demonstrating effective pacing strategy. Her progress in the first mile, with a 9:43 split, gradually picked up as she settled into a robust rhythm. Mile 13 marks a key improvement, featuring an impressive 8:42 split, one of her fastest. Jenna's membership in team "26 on 26!" may contribute to her sense of pacing, and future strategies might involve aiming for consistently faster early splits to build on this foundation.