Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Minoru Takebayashi #12750 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish at Portland Marathon Minoru Takebayashi delivered a notable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon with a finishing time of 4:57:28, achieving an overall pace of 11:21 min/mile. Notably, Minoru significantly improved from previous races, reducing his marathon time by over 20 minutes since 2023. A strong finish was marked by back-to-back 10:15 min/mile splits at miles 24 and 25, culminating in a quick 9:28 min/mile pace in the final mile. This display of endurance contributed to his overall position as 2243rd of 3445 participants. Minoru's pacing strategy showed variance, with early miles averaging around 11:30 min/mile, but a distinct drop in pace at miles 4 and 5, each showing 22:08 min/mile splits, highlighting a potential area for investigation. However, his ability to regain control and finish strong is commendable. Focus on maintaining consistent paces in the earlier miles could potentially enhance his overall results in future events. His participation with TEAM Q likely provides valuable support to continue this trajectory of improvement.