Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Eric Spresser #12661 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistently Strong Finish in Portland Marathon Eric Spresser delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon with a final time of 3:23:53 and an average pace of 7:46 min/mile, reflecting a steady, disciplined race strategy. Notably, he achieved his fastest mile with a split time of 6:52 in the final stretch. His pacing was commendable, maintaining a sub-8-minute mile pace consistently throughout the race. Eric's strongest group placement was in the M30-34 division where he finished 57th, notably improving his standing towards the race's conclusion. A standout aspect of Eric's run was his ability to maintain balance between speed and endurance, particularly evident in miles 21 and 22, where he clocked impressive split times of 7:42 and 7:24, respectively. Future strategies could benefit from attempting to sustain this vigor earlier in the race. His performance signifies excellent preparation and execution, supported by consistent pacing and strategic speed increments. Continued focus on pacing strategies will ensure further improvements.