Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Cesar Gasca #10949 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Strong Finish Cesar Gasca demonstrated remarkable pacing during the 2025 Portland Marathon. Starting with three consecutive miles at a steady 10:12 min/mile pace, Cesar progressively increased speed to reach a mile split of 9:07 by mile 14. His overall pace gradually improved, breaking the 10-minute barrier before the first quarter of the race. Through consistent effort, Cesar reached the halfway mark performing at a pace of 9:29 min/mile. Of particular note was Cesar's performance from miles 7 to 13, where his average pace improved significantly, ensuring he climbed up the ranks in both overall and division placements. Despite facing a slowdown towards the last few miles with splits of 12:10 and 12:37, he managed to maintain a strong finish, completing the marathon in 4:18:24 with an average pace of 9:51 min/mile. Participating with Team Every Wednesday!, Cesar finished 191st in his division, exemplifying a solid strategy and endurance. For future races, consider focusing on maintaining the late-race pace to improve final standings.