Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Michael Heald #11155 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Strong Middle, Finish Analysis Needed Michael Heald participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon, showcasing a strong performance with an overall time of 3:46:43 for 26.2 miles. His average pace was 8:39 min/mile, placing him 662nd out of 3445 participants. Notable was Michael's consistent pacing from miles 1 to 6, maintaining splits between 8:24 and 8:11 min/mile. The strongest progression was noted between miles 4 and 6, both completed in 8:00 min/mile. His placing improved significantly, particularly by mile 6, where he climbed to 649th overall. In the latter part of the race, Michael experienced a decline in his pace, particularly evident from mile 20 where his pace dipped to 9:40 min/mile. Despite this, he managed a strong surge at mile 21, reaching 507th overall, showing potential for late-race endurance. Analyzing the factors contributing to the drop in the final 6 miles could enhance overall performance. Engaging in strategic pacing adjustments and endurance training may provide gains.