Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Charles Hoyt #11263 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start, Consistent Pace Charles Hoyt demonstrated a steady performance during the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile race in 3:28:39 with an average pace of 7:57 min/mile. Notable split consistency includes a sequence of sub-7:40 min/mile paces from miles 4 through 6, all precisely marked at 7:22 min/mile. This strategic pace control allowed him to secure his placement well within the middle of the pack, finishing 329th overall out of 3445 participants. Charles showed a strong progression through early miles, moving from 359th position to 283rd by mile 7. While the later miles saw a reduction in speed, with his slowest pace at 9:10 min/mile during miles 24 and 25, his overall consistency was commendable. For future races, consider maintaining the early momentum into the latter stages to further enhance performance. Engaging with Charles' team, FoPo Run Club, might be beneficial to sharpen focus on endurance over long distances.