Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Shawna Yunke #13131 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Strategic Finish Shawna started the marathon strong, showcasing consistency in her pace. The first five miles displayed a well-managed effort with nearly consistent split times averaging around 8:47 min/mile. Notably, by mile four, there was a significant improvement in her division position, moving from 13th to 3rd place in the F45-49 division. This was a good tactical decision, leveraging a strong start to secure an advantageous position early on. Moving into the latter stages, there's an observed gradual increase in split times, which moved towards 12:41 min/mile by mile 23, while maintaining a steady effort. Throughout the race, Shawna managed to finish with an overall time of 4:31:08, demonstrating her endurance with a consistent Elapsed Pace of 10:20 min/mile. A focus area could be to minimize fading in later miles. Overall, Shawna’s performance reflects a commendable effort, particularly with her pacing strategy in the first half.