Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Nicole Hume #11287 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Room to Refine Pacing Strategy Nicole Hume clocked a total race time of 6:08:40 at the 2025 Portland Marathon, with an average pace of 14:04 min/mile over the 26.2-mile distance. While she finished strong, a key observation is the variation in her split paces. Notable splits included a 5:31 min/mile pace in the final mile. Her best positioning was seen between miles 4 and 5, where she ranked 60th in her division. She demonstrated resilience, maintaining a consistent overall pace, despite fluctuations in individual mile times. Splits from miles 1 to 5 ranged from 12:31 to 12:40 min/mile, indicating a solid start. Maintaining this energy throughout the race could be beneficial for future races. Her standing improved significantly during the race from overall place 2595 to 1150. Consider focusing on even pacing and shaving time off longer split intervals for upcoming events. Excellent job representing "Not fast but kind of furious," Nicole!