Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kyle Ebersole #10739 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Kyle Ebersole from Torrance, CA, showed a strong performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace in the early miles. His pace averaged 8:52 min/mile for the first two miles, showing determination to set a steady rhythm. Noteworthy is the improvement observed in places 4 and 5, where he jumped significantly to 467th overall, thanks to consistent split times of 8:53 min/mile. However, as the course progressed beyond the halfway mark, Kyle's pace gradually decreased. From mile 16 onward, the pace slowed sharply, peaking with a 13:34 min/mile split at miles 19 and 20. Maintaining motivation in these later miles presented a challenge, reflected in the final overall standing of 1839th. Encouragement could focus on sustaining initial pace through the latter stages of the race. Despite the setback, Kyle’s commitment to reach the finish line is commendable, supported by his 4:36:57 finishing time. Consider working on endurance in extended runs to maintain pace consistency.