Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Carolyn Jane Almeida #10063 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Carolyn Jane Almeida maintained a steady pace in the early stages of the race, averaging 8:50 min/mile for the initial miles. Notably, she improved her positioning, moving up in her division from 52nd to 37th place by mile 13. Her pace consistently hovered around 8:40 to 8:44 min/mile through this segment, showcasing her endurance. In the latter part of the marathon, from mile 20 onwards, there was a noticeable drop in pace, peaking at a 15:07 min/mile split for the final mile. Despite this slowdown, Carolyn completed the marathon in 4:09:32 with an average pace of 9:31 min/mile. Although she ranked 71st in her division in the end, her improvement earlier in the race is commendable. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace in the final stretch could further enhance her performance in future races.