Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: SUNMI KU #11537 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Stamina Needs Work Sunmi Ku displayed a strong start at the 2025 Portland Marathon, maintaining a steady pace in the beginning. Her splits from miles 1 to 6 consistently hovered around or below a 10-minute pace. Notably, her 8th mile stood out with an impressive position shift, climbing to 804th overall and 10th in her division with a split pace of 10:05 minutes per mile. While the early stages showcased commendable consistency, the pace in the latter miles decreased. From mile 19 onwards, there was a marked increase in elapsed pace, indicating fatigue. Mile 19 recorded the slowest split at 16:16. Despite these challenges, Sunmi rallied beautifully in the 26th mile, achieving a strong finish at 9:13 pace. To enhance future performance, focusing on endurance training could help maintain speed in the latter parts of the race. Overall, she maintained her pace well, placing 25th in her division.