Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ian Hamilton #11111 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Achieving Consistency with a Strong Finish Ian Hamilton from Atlanta, GA, delivered a balanced performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing in 3:57:21 with a pace of 9:03 per mile. He ranked 919th overall out of 3,445 participants and 725th among males, placing him 170th in his division (M30-34). His race strategy demonstrated strong pacing, starting at 10:25 min/mile and progressing to an impressive 7:24 min/mile in the final mile. Pacing strategy was evident, as Ian maintained a steady pace after mile 4, consistently under 9:36 min/mile, and even achieved a significant speed boost for a compelling finish. This suggests an area of potential enhancement could be to target maintaining or increasing this pace in earlier segments. Overall, his execution highlights endurance and a well-planned race strategy, ending the marathon on a high note with a remarkable final mile push.