Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Roxy Thomas #12789 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Roxy Thomas, representing Saoirse Steppers, completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with a total time of 5:15:33. Her average pace was 12:02 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course, showing great perseverance. Initially, she maintained a stable pace between 11:26 and 11:39 minutes per mile for most of the race. Notably, she finished strong with the last few miles at a pace of 9:43 minutes per mile, demonstrating her endurance and capacity to adjust her effort throughout the marathon. Roxy placed 823rd among female participants and 125th in her division, Female 35-39, out of 3445 runners overall. Evaluating her pacing strategy, it's clear she effectively managed a consistent speed and aimed for a powerful finish. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining even splits might help in improving her position. Overall, her performance exhibited commitment and determination, making her a strong endurance athlete.