Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kangjin Jeong #11352 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Tactical Adjustments Kangjin Jeong, from Portland, OR, demonstrated a determined marathon performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing with a time of 4:57:41. His initial pace was solid, maintaining a consistent 9:11 min/mile for the first two miles. There was a slight dip during Mile 3, finishing at a pace of 9:24 min/mile, but he effectively regained pace to hold an 8:58 min/mile by Mile 5. Notably, Miles 7 to 9 showed renewed vigor, maintaining paces between 8:52 and 9:42 min/mile. The second half of the race witnessed some challenges, as seen in the rising paces from 11:01 min/mile in Mile 12 to a peak of 14:09 min/mile at Mile 20. However, his performance improved towards the finish, with Mile 26 recording a solid 12:42 min/mile. Placing 160th in his age division, Kangjin should focus on maintaining a steady pace in future races to optimize his overall time. Continued adjustment and practice will contribute to enhancing his race strategy.