Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Scott Ross #12402 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort and Strong Division Placement Scott Ross demonstrated consistency throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 9:30 minutes per mile. Notably, he achieved his best division placement by Mile 2, securing the 2nd position in his category. His pace ranged from 8:39 to 10:54 minutes per mile across the splits, revealing a steady rhythm with minor fluctuations. Scott finished with an overall time of 4:09:11, placing 5th in the M65-69 division among 3445 participants. Scott's performance showed commendable pace management, particularly in the first half, where his split paces fluctuated only slightly between 8:40 and 9:25 minutes per mile. The second half presented more variable pacing, specifically with splits exceeding 10 minutes per mile from Mile 21 onward. For future races, focusing on maintaining early race pacing in the later stages could further enhance endurance and stamina. Keep up the impressive work, Scott!