Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kaitlin Sauer #12469 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Strategic Challenges in Second Half Kaitlin Sauer maintained a consistent and impressive pace from the start, covering the first 3 miles at an average pace of 7:53 min/mile. Her performance improved notably between miles 4 and 5, where she maintained a pace of 7:35 min/mile, which helped her advance significantly in her division, achieving a third-place standing in her age group during that segment. In the latter half of the marathon, Kaitlin's pace slowed slightly, averaging above 8:00 min/mile from miles 16 onwards, ultimately finishing at an average pace of 8:21 min/mile. This gradual deceleration impacted her overall standing, moving her to 16th in her division. Consider incorporating focused endurance training to maintain pace in the latter segments of the race. Ending strong can make a considerable difference in overall results and division standings. Great effort and solid strategy in the first half!