Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Hung Bui #10348 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Hung Bui showcased impressive consistency during the initial stages of the Portland Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace of 9:44 min/mile through the first couple of miles. Notably, he executed a significant improvement between miles 4 and 6, achieving a steady pace of 9:06 min/mile. This strategic pacing early on positioned Hung in the top third of his division, highlighting his strategic approach to the first half of the race. As the race progressed, increasing split times in later miles suggest areas where Hung might consider focusing future training. For instance, maintaining his stride and energy towards the end could help manage the onset of fatigue seen from mile 13 onward, where pacing dropped to over 12 minutes per mile. Finishing with an overall time of 4:50:28 at a pace of 11:05 min/mile indicates resilience, particularly given the gradual decline. Joining the Nike Employee Team surely adds value to his journey, offering supportive team dynamics to bolster his race experiences.