Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jeff Grisso #11066 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Jeff Grisso from Battle Ground, WA, completed the 2025 Portland Marathon in 3:53:42, maintaining a steady average pace of 8:55 per mile over the 26.2-mile course. Jeff showcased impressive consistency in pacing, starting with a 9:15 mile and gradually improving as he settled into the race, hitting 8:25 for miles 4 through 6 and 8:10 at mile 8. He reached the halfway mark just under 1:57, suggesting a controlled strategy. Despite a minor slowdown between miles 14 and 25, with pace dropping slightly to 9:55 at mile 20, Jeff rebounded brilliantly in the final stretch, clocking 8:23 for the last mile. He finished 832nd overall out of 3445 participants and ranked 64th in his division. To improve further, Jeff might focus on maintaining early momentum into the second half of the marathon to reduce late-race fatigue. Great job representing the Nike Employee Team!