Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kayla Myers #11988 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Effort with a Strong Finish Kayla Myers from Beaverton, OR completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with an overall time of 6:39:03, averaging a 15:13 min/mile pace. Her most significant achievement was maintaining a consistent pace throughout, closing with an impressive sprint during her final mile split, clocking 5:53 min/mile. This exceptional finish might indicate potential for better pacing strategies in future races. Her performance saw her place 206th in the F30-34 division out of 3445 participants overall, indicating competitiveness among peers. Areas for potential improvement include maintaining a steadier pace in the middle stages of the race, where paces varied between 16:52 and 13:57 min/mile. Her initial and closing mile times were strong, suggesting possible energy management improvements across the middle segments could yield even better results. Continued participation with the Nike Employee Team could provide valuable support and motivation for future races. Keep up the great pacing work and aim for even splits next time.