Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Dmitri Florez #10861 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Stamina Challenge in Finale Dmitri Florez displayed strong initial pacing at the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining an impressive pace for the first half of the race. His early miles showcased consistent splits with times hovering around 8:00 min/mile, particularly between miles 3 to 6. The standout mile was mile 7 with a 7:43 min/mile pace, showcasing potential for speed and control. However, during the latter stages, a notable slowdown began around mile 17, with splits reaching over 10:46 min/mile by mile 16 and peaking at 19:50 min/mile by mile 22. This was reflected in fluctuations in placement, leading to an overall finish time of 4:42:18 and an average pace of 10:46 min/mile. Enhancing endurance and pacing strategy for the latter segments could result in significant improvements moving forward. Participating as part of the Jolly Joggers indicates a supportive team environment that could be beneficial for training adjustments.