Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Rick Ralston #12288 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Key Strengths Identified Rick Ralston finished the 2025 Portland Marathon with a time of 3:49:27, maintaining an average pace of 8:45 min/mile. He secured 2nd place in his M65-69 division. Throughout the race, Rick exhibited remarkable consistency, particularly during the first half, where his pace ranged mostly between 8:36 and 8:39 min/mile. The late-race strong finish, marked by a faster split of 8:07 min/mile in mile 26, indicates efficient energy management. While his overall position of 729th out of 3,445 participants reflects his steady performance, the slight pacing variation in the second half might suggest an opportunity for strategic pacing review. Notably, Rick improved from previous years in the same division, retaining a top-two placement. His commitment is evident, as reflected by consistent top finishes over various marathon events. Continuing to focus on managing pace shifts in the latter stages can bolster Rick's future marathon performances.