Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jane Pfaendler #12206 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Improved Mid-Race Splits Jane Pfaendler delivered a notable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the 26.2-mile course. Her overall time was 4:00:19, with an average pace of 9:10 min/mile, finishing 1001st out of 3445 total participants. Jane placed 208th among female runners and secured the 25th spot in her F40-44 division. A highlight of Jane's race was her strong mid-race performance, especially during miles 4 and 5, where she hit split times of 8:24 min/mile, placing 4th in her division. While Jane's pace slightly decreased in the latter part of the race, she managed a strong finish, closing her final mile with an 8:54 min/mile pace. Compared to her 2022 half marathon, Jane improved her pace by 16 seconds per mile over twice the distance, exhibiting significant progress in her stamina and endurance. Focusing on maintaining this stronger mid-race pace longer could further improve her finish time in future marathons.