Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Matthew Barker #10167 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Adaptive Finish Matthew Barker maintained a steady pace throughout the initial half of the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining an 8:30 to 8:37 min/mile pace for the first 7 miles. Early on, Matthew displayed consistency in pacing, with split times remaining at an average of 8:35 min/mile. Notably, he improved his position from 854th to 743rd overall by the 8-mile mark. In the latter half, there was a noticeable shift in pace, slowing to 9:15 min/mile and beyond. This change corresponded with a gradual climb in overall placement, culminating in a final time of 4:12:12 with an average pace of 9:37 min/mile. Throughout the race, Matthew showed an adept ability to maintain a consistent top 197 placement in his division despite pace adjustments. For future consideration, focusing on sustaining pace in the later stages could prove beneficial. Overall, his performance contributed significantly to the Nike Employee Team's overall efforts.