Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Grant Baysinger #10189 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits with a Strong Finish Grant Baysinger executed a steady-paced marathon at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Starting with a consistent pace of 10:09 min/mile for the initial three miles, Grant successfully maintained his rhythm, gradually increasing his pace by mile 4 to 9:51 min/mile. His effort paid off as he improved his position throughout the race, finishing with an impressive overall placement within the top 37% of participants. Grant showed remarkable stamina and control, especially evident in the final stages. Miles 23 to 26 saw a noticeable pickup in pace to 9:05 min/mile, further dropping to 8:26 min/mile, demonstrating a strong finish. This strategic speed distribution indicates a well-managed race and showcases his capability of maintaining and even accelerating his performance when it counted most. In future races, Grant might consider an initial slightly faster pace, given his strong finishing capability, to potentially improve his overall standing even further. Great effort and execution, Grant!