Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ruben Galimba #10919 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Improvement but Challenged in Final Miles Ruben Galimba completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with an overall time of 3:35:02, maintaining an average pace of 8:12 min/mile. His performance showed a marked improvement from the 2022 Portland Marathon, where his finish time was 4:45:37 with an average pace of 10:54 min/mile. Ruben consistently held a pace under 8:00 min/mile for the majority of the race, with a notable fastest split at mile 10, clocking in at 7:32 min/mile. The highlighted stretch of mile 8 saw a strong placement improvement, jumping to 30th in his division. Towards the final stages, Ruben's pace slowed, particularly during the 24th, 25th, and 26th miles, with split times stretching to over 9 minutes per mile. Ending with an 11:16 min/mile for the last mile indicates a tangible opportunity for pacing strategies to be refined in the crucial finish of future races. Overall, a commendable performance with a significant improvement in pacing and endurance.