Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: clarke sowers #12643 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish for Clarke Clarke Sowers displayed a steady performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon with an overall time of 4:32:48, maintaining a consistent pace throughout. The first half of his race was notable for his ability to gradually improve his split times, notably achieving a split time of 9:17 minutes/mile from mile 4 to mile 5. He maintained strong positioning up to mile 5, where he ranked 9th in his division (M55-59). In the latter half, Clarke faced a gradual slowing of his pace, with split times ranging from 10:17 to 12:13 minutes/mile in the final miles. Despite the increased times, he successfully finished with a respectable placing in his division. Attention to pacing, particularly in the second half, could enhance future performance. Overall, Clarke's tenure with the Nike Employee Team is indeed commendable given his consistent pacing, particularly in the early segments of the race. Keep these strong points in mind moving forward.