Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Julian Lizarazo-Segura #11656 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish with Steady Pace Julian Lizarazo-Segura showcased impressive consistency during the 2025 Portland Marathon. The race began at a moderate pace with an initial mile at 10:24, which saw gradual improvements as Julian picked up speed. By mile three, the pace dropped to 9:40, marking the fastest split time. Consistency was key from miles 19 to 26, maintaining an outstanding 9:13 min/mile split for each mile—a testament to Julian's endurance. The overall race pace was 11:07 min/mile, resulting in a final time of 4:51:22. Julian placed 2127th overall and 309th in the M30-34 division, out of 3445 participants. While the early miles carried some variation, staying under a 10-minute pace for the initial five miles shows strong potential. Consider focusing on maintaining a steadier pace during the first half for future races to leverage your late-race strength throughout the entire course. Keep up the dedication and hard work with the Portland Frontrunners team.