Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Nathan Arland #10102 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Slower Finish: Analyzing the Pace Variation Nathan Arland from Portland, OR, demonstrated a strong start at the 2025 Portland Marathon. The consistency in his pacing was evident with initial mile splits of 8:20 min/mile, maintaining positions within the top 55 in the M40-44 division during the first two miles. However, noticeable variations appeared from mile 3, reflected by an increase in pace to 9:11 min/mile and a substantial jump to a final split pace of 9:52 min/mile by mile 26. Despite these fluctuations, Nathan showed improvement from his previous marathon performance in 2024, clocking a final time of 4:07:22, a considerable advancement from his past result of 4:50:01. As he continues his running journey, focusing on endurance could be beneficial, especially during the later stages of the race where fatigue tends to increase, causing a slowdown. Engaging in workouts that balance pace and stamina might help in sustaining a consistent speed throughout longer distances. Overall, Nathan's efforts and improvements demonstrate dedication and highlight potential areas to bolster future race performance.