Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Leila Alejos #10043 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Effort with Impressive Consistency Leila Alejos, participating in the 2025 Portland Marathon, completed the 26.2 miles with a final time of 3:50:57, averaging an 8:48 min/mile pace. Starting the race with a consistent pace, Leila clocked an initial mile split of 8:44. By mile 3, she saw an improved split time of 8:40, moving to 874th overall. Her fastest mile came at mile 4, with an impressive 8:27 split pace, improving her position to 382nd. Maintaining a stable pace helped her achieve notable placement in her age division, finishing 33rd out of a competitive field. In the latter stages of the marathon, Leila demonstrated tenacity, especially with a strong finish at mile 26, clocking an 8:08 split time. The ability to sustain her pace with minimal deviation throughout the race is commendable. Slight pacing adjustments in the middle miles could further enhance her performance. Leila showcased her commitment as a member of the "Every Wednesday!" team, displaying notable consistency amid a large participant pool of 3445.