Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jessica Matthews #11783 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits Highlight Competitive Spirit Jessica Matthews completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with a finish time of 6:32:05, showing impressive consistency in her pace despite some challenges. Her overall pace was 14:57 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, she maintained a steady performance, reflecting reliable pacing across each mile. Her best split time was 5:32 for mile 26, showcasing a strong finish. Jessica displayed resilience, noted by her improved placement in the critical final miles, especially in the female and division categories. Jessica placed 1056th among women and 205th in her F30-34 division out of 3445 participants. The differential in placement could suggest room to focus on maintaining mid-race pace to sustain overall velocity. Consider varying your training with intervals to build speed endurance, focusing on mid-race durability. It may enhance your ability to sustain a faster pace across the marathon distance. Keep up the great work, and continue building on your solid foundation.