Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Wes O'Dell #12069 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Improvement in Performance Wes O'Dell displayed a steady performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, concluding the race with a time of 2:45:50 and an average pace of 6:19 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course. This marks an improvement from his previous marathon time of 2:47:50 in 2024. Notably, Wes maintained a steady pace, particularly excelling in the mid-sections with splits such as 6:02 at mile 9 and 6:14 at mile 10. Wes successfully placed 5th in his division (M30-34), competing against a strong field of 3,445 participants. His performance improved throughout, climbing from 49th overall at the start to 18th most prominently by the final mile. Between miles 4 and 5, where he surged in both placement and timing, his split improved significantly with consistent 6:07-minute miles. This indicates his ability to maintain focus and leverage strengths, particularly in the middle segments of the marathon. Continued focus on pacing consistency in the latter stages can further enhance results.