Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: China Carlos #10413 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort and Steady Finish China Carlos delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Starting with a consistent pace of approximately 10:34 min/mile during the initial miles, China maintained her rhythm well into the race. Her split times demonstrate impressive consistency, particularly between miles 1 and 6, where her pace remained under 10:34 min/mile, peaking at a brisk 9:55 min/mile during the fourth mile. This section highlights her capacity to maintain momentum, which is essential for long-distance races. Although there was a slowdown in the later miles, with paces between 10:36 and 10:57 min/mile, China's final mile showcased a significant resurgence, clocking in at 9:21 min/mile. Overall, she completed the marathon in 4:43:02, placing 606th out of 3445 female participants. To enhance future performances, focusing on sustaining the early pace across the entire race could be beneficial. Congratulations to China and her team, the Pavement Princesses!