Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Brett Levenson #11631 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strength in the Finish Brett Levenson completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with an overall time of 3:33:54, maintaining a steady average pace of 8:09 min/mile. Demonstrating composure and endurance, Brett successfully tackled the significant challenge of maintaining consistency across the 26.2 miles. Particularly noteworthy was the final mile, covered in 7:40, marking a robust finish to the race. While the splits reveal a slight deceleration in the later stages, Brett showcased improvement in the last mile compared to the earlier miles. This resilience is commendable. Compared to the 2024 Portland Marathon, Brett's time was slightly slower by 50 seconds. Moving forward, a focus on maintaining pacing in the mid to late segments could prove beneficial. Keep up the strong performance, and consider targeted training efforts to sustain speeds in the latter parts of the marathon.