Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: michel maokhampio #11735 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Variations Michel Maokhampio displayed a steady race strategy at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Starting strong with an initial mile pace of 6:52, he held a consistent pace in the sub-7:00 range through the first five miles. Notably, Michel managed to climb to his highest overall position at the 5-mile mark, standing in 65th place overall. His pacing showed intentional control, reflected in his split times that fluctuated minimally during this section of the race. As the race progressed, Michel maintained a measured approach, observing minor decelerations from mile 6 onwards. The section from miles 9 to 13 saw the biggest slowdown with split times reaching up to 8:09. However, Michel's final push in the last mile, regaining some speed by pacing at 7:18, demonstrated resilience and finishing capability. While his final time was 3:25:58, his overall steady pacing indicates strong foundational endurance. Future efforts could benefit from focus on maintaining mid-race momentum.