Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Linden Aly #10070 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Pace Variability Demonstrates Endurance and Speed Linden Aly began the Portland Marathon with consistent pacing at 12:16 min/mile for the first two miles, indicating a steady start. Notably, from mile 4 through mile 5, there was a remarkable improvement with a consistent pace of 10:43 min/mile, boosting overall standing significantly. Splits at miles 6, 12, and 23 stood out as highlights, showcasing some of the best pacing at 11:37 min/mile, 11:01 min/mile, and 11:18 min/mile, respectively. The final stretch between mile 24 and 25 featured a standout split of 8:47 min/mile, a strong push toward the race's end. The overall marathon time of 5:55:26, resulting in an average pace of 13:34 min/mile, indicates some variability. However, strategic midsplit adjustments increased overall placement, especially at the 4th and 24th miles. To enhance pacing consistency in future races, focusing on maintaining the successful pace demonstrated in the midrace segments could be beneficial. Keep working on maintaining steady paces throughout longer stretches.