Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Stephen ODonnell #12077 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Impressive Marathon Pacing Consistency Stephen showcased remarkable pacing in the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the race with an elapsed time of 3:19:25 and a strong average pace of 7:36 min/mile. Notably, Stephen maintained a stable pace throughout, with many miles consistently in the range of 7:30 to 7:40 min/mile, and an excellent final mile split of 6:55 min/mile, demonstrating a strong finish. He finished 191st overall out of 3445 participants, 169th among men, and 34th in his division, M25-29. Throughout the race, Stephen made steady progress, improving his position from an initial placement of 281st overall to 186th at the 26-mile mark. His performance improved over previous marathons, such as the 2024 Portland Marathon, where he finished in 3:29:26. Consider focusing on maintaining the consistent pace he demonstrated and aim for steady progress over the latter half of the race for continued improvement.