Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Cuong Pham #12208 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Improved Consistency and Strong Finish in Latest Marathon Cuong completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:23:17, averaging a pace of 10:02 min/mile. Notably, this shows a marked improvement in consistency compared to previous races, particularly from his 2023 and 2024 marathon times, which were 4:47:27 and 4:44:13, respectively. Over the 26.2-mile course, Cuong maintained a generally steady pace, though split times varied, with a notable pick-up in speed in the last mile, clocking a 9:06 min/mile split. Cuong placed 1518th overall out of 3445 participants, 1083rd in his gender category, and 116th in his M40-44 age division. His performance highlights include a strong comeback mid-race, particularly between miles 18 to 25, showcasing consistent pacing under 10 minutes per mile. In future training sessions, reinforcing mid-race pacing strategies could solidify his progression and further improve overall performance.