Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kim Muenz #11960 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Early Performance Kim Muenz maintained a steady pace for the first half of the 2025 Portland Marathon, showcasing commendable consistency between miles 1 to 6 with split paces around 11:18 to 11:23 min/mile. Notably, Kim placed 3rd in the F65-69 division for parts of the race, demonstrating a competitive start. Her early splits reflect effective pace strategy, as she leveraged consistency to navigate the opening segments of the marathon effectively. As the race progressed, her split times averaged between 12:38 and 14:59 min/mile through miles 17 to 25, where placement shifted. Despite a slower pace late in the race, returning to a speedier split of 4:53 min/mile for the final distance shows she drew on reserves to finish strong. Kim completed the marathon with an overall time of 5:51:15. To build endurance for future races, consider incorporating more long-distance training sessions to sustain the early race rhythm throughout.