Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Michael Klapp #11487 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Michael Klapp participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing with a time of 4:13:22, pacing at 9:40 min/mile for the 26.2 miles. He shows strong consistency through each split, maintaining a steady pace around the 9:40–9:50 min/mile mark. Notably, his pace quickened in the last few splits, clocking an impressive 8:33 min/mile on mile 26. Klapp placed 1286th overall out of 3445 participants, and 103rd in the M19-24 division. While the early splits ranged from 9:47 to 9:53 min/mile, the consistency improved as Klapp accelerated toward the latter part of the race. Most significant improvements in pace occurred between miles 23 and 26. His strategy of a consistent rhythm, also evident by finishing faster than the initial miles, should be maintained and built upon for future races. Consider focusing on refining those middle mile splits for even greater efficiency. Keep utilizing the steady finish to your advantage.