Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Caleb Ko #11502 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with Pace Decrease in Latter Half Caleb demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon. His early splits showed promising speed, starting with a 6:12 min/mile pace for the first mile and maintaining a strong sub-6:30 min/mile pace through the first 21 miles. Notably, he maintained a position within the top 25 overall for much of this segment, peaking at 12th overall by mile 8. Particularly commendable were his miles 4 to 10, where he consistently logged splits around 6:06 min/mile. However, during the final stretch, Caleb's pace began to slow, reaching a 13:55 min/mile pace by mile 26. This decline saw a drop in his overall placement to 155th by the race's end, finishing in 3:15:51. While Caleb showed potential with his strong early performance, focusing on maintaining consistency in later miles could enhance his endurance and stabilize his overall race results. Keep pushing forward with the training, Caleb!