Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Steven Yu #13124 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish In the 2025 Portland Marathon, Steven Yu displayed impressive pacing and stamina over the 26.2 miles. He maintained a steady pace, starting with a consistent 10:38 min/mile for the first two miles and gradually improving his split times. Notably, he achieved his fastest mile at mile 19 with a pace of 8:56 min/mile, demonstrating his potential for speed endurance in the latter part of the race. Achieving an overall pace of 9:46 min/mile, Steven completed the marathon with an overall time of 4:16:04, a significant improvement from his 2022 performance. Steven’s race strategy showed effective progress when compared to past events. His consistency in pacing between splits and ability to adjust during the race were pivotal in enhancing his final outcome. Moving forward, consistent training focusing on maintaining the tempo he showcased at mile 19 can further refine his endurance and race performance. Steven represents “Lauryn Made Us Do It” with solid dedication and potential.