Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Christian Heisler #11175 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Division Finish Despite Pacing Challenges Christian Heisler delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing with a time of 4:30:39. Throughout the marathon, the pacing began strong with split times consistently around the 9:52 min/mile mark during the first two miles, though some fatigue set in mid-race. Christian maintained a respectable fifth place in their division (X25-29) across several splits, highlighting consistency within their peer group. A noticeable insight is in the pacing strategy. A strong finishing stretch brought some splits in the last quarter under 10:00 min/mile, showcasing an ability to rally and close well. However, the later splits—especially from miles 16 through 25—saw slower times, hitting the mid-10:00 to low-11:00 min/mile range. Identifying and working on strategies to maintain momentum in the mid-race portion can yield significant improvements. Keeping steady across all miles will enhance even the strong finish Christian already possesses.