Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Roman Shulik #12580 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Performance with a Strong Finish Roman Shulik started off solidly at the 2025 Portland Marathon, securing his best pace early during mile 4 and maintaining a consistent pace of around 9:32 to 9:34 min/mile until mile 15. Initially placed at 754 overall during the first mile, Roman moved mostly within the 1500s range as he progressed through the race. His performance during this period highlighted an ability to control pace and sustain endurance over the longer distance. In the latter stages of the race, Roman's pace naturally slowed, with times increasing to around 10:23 to 11:41 min/mile from miles 19 to 25. Despite this, he ranked as high as 878 in the 20th mile, showcasing a competitive finish compared to his peers. Finalizing with an overall time of 4:24:46 and an elapsed pace of 10:06 min/mile, Roman's performance maintained a respectable position in his division, displaying potential to build on this experience. Consider analyzing pacing strategy to minimize pace drop-off during later miles.