Sara Vandehey #12889
Marathon
October 5, 2025
5:19:27
Chip Time
12:11
Pace (min/miles)
26.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
2480
3089
Overall
839
1108
Female
62
82
F45-49
Rankings

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Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sara Vandehey #12889 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles
Consistent Early Splits, Endurance in Later Miles Sara Vandehey delivered a performance marked by consistency in the 2025 Portland Marathon. Throughout the first half, her splits hovered steadily around the 11:00 to 11:20 min/mile range, with her fastest mile recorded at 10:34. She maintained her position well in the female 45-49 division during these early miles, achieving 19th place by the first mile. Her total time was 5:19:27, averaging a pace of 12:11 min/mile over the full marathon distance. In the later stages, Sara's pace understandably slowed, with mile splits reaching up to 13:46. However, she displayed resilience in rebounding with three consecutive miles at a 10:36 pace, demonstrating strong willpower and strategy. For future races, focusing on building stronger endurance for the latter stages could help maintain the consistent performance she achieved in the early miles. This experience can certainly contribute to improved pacing strategies in subsequent marathons.