Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kimberly Price #12258 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits Lead to Improved Marathon Time Kimberly Price showed strong improvement in her pacing at the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing with a time of 4:34:15, compared to her previous marathon time of 5:05:21 from 2024. With an average pace of 10:28 min/mile, she outperformed her previous pace of 11:39 min/mile from last year, showcasing her progress. Her race started with consistent splits in the 9:11 to 9:14 min/mile range for the first three miles, indicating a well-strategized start. Throughout the race, Kimberly maintained a controlled pace, only slightly increasing her split times in the latter stages, which is a commendable approach for endurance events. In her division (F35-39), she ranked 74th out of a total of 3445 participants, indicating a solid performance within her category. As she prepares for future races, continuing to focus on pacing strategy could further enhance her race outcomes. Keep up the focused training and consistent pacing efforts!