Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Brian Dye #10733 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace with Strategic Adjustments In the 2025 Portland Marathon, Brian Dye showcased a strategic approach, consistently pacing under 10 min/mile for most of the race. Starting strong, his fastest splits were between miles 4 and 5 with an identical pace of 8:29 min/mile, boosting his placement to 69th in his division at that segment. This section reveals his capability to accelerate effectively mid-race. In the latter half, Brian's pace tapered, particularly between miles 20 and 26. The miles ranged from 11:05 to 11:56 min/mile, adjusting to a comfortable rhythm toward the finish. He completed the marathon with an overall time of 4:21:43 and a steady average pace of 9:59 min/mile. Encouragingly, Brian managed consistent placement throughout, securing 195th in his division. For future endeavors, focusing on maintaining energy in the final quarter could further enhance his overall performance. Engaging with the "Honey Badgers" team, continued structured training can support improvement.