Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Claire Ostrowski #12113 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Strong Finish at Portland Claire Ostrowski ran the 2025 Portland Marathon with a total time of 5:02:58, averaging an 11:33 min/mile pace. Initially maintaining a steady pace of around 10:50 min/mile for the first two miles, she slightly increased her pace at Mile 4 with a 10:27 min/mile, improving from her initial positions. Notably, her performance excelled at the last three miles, averaging a 9:13 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. Her overall position was 2308 out of 3445 participants. In her division (F25-29), Claire managed a commendable 191st place while finishing 759th among females. Notably, Miles 24 to 26 saw a substantial leap as highlighted by the pace drop to 9:13 min/mile. Maintaining a more consistent pace throughout could lead to improved race times. Claire's results indicate a strong capability to close races effectively, suggesting focusing on mid-race pacing consistency for future endeavors.