Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Michael Lin #11644 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Michael Lin delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 7:21 min/mile. He completed the 26.2-mile distance in an elapsed time of 3:12:49, finishing 144th overall among 3,445 participants. Throughout the race, Lin demonstrated consistent pacing, as seen in split times that mostly fluctuated within a few seconds of the average pace. He started with a 7:16 min/mile pace for the first mile and managed to hold a sub-7:10 pace through the sixth mile, indicating a strong start. During the race, Lin improved his placement multiple times. For instance, after the 20th mile, he moved from 149th to 131st place overall. His strategic pacing adjustments in the latter half of the marathon are noteworthy, as he maintained a commendable performance despite a few slower splits towards the end. The slight drop in pace during the final miles is an area where targeted speed endurance training could be beneficial for future marathons.