Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Julie Tsai #12843 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Finish Julie Tsai completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:49:10, averaging a pace of 13:19 min/mile. Notably, her 1-mile split varied, showcasing a fast finish with her last split clocking in at an impressive 5:24 pace. Julie's overall placement was 2752 out of 3445 participants, with 24th place in her F55-59 division and 956th place among female participants. Julie maintained a consistent pace throughout the race but experienced some fluctuations after mile 5. The data shows she achieved her fastest overall position at mile 1 and mile 5 with 1047th place. Focus on pacing could help improve further, as initial splits showed the potential for faster segments. Her final burst indicates strong endurance and capability to push through towards the end. Analyzing the positive ending sprint could provide insights for optimizing energy management strategies for future races. Great team spirit with "Women Run PDX"!