Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Juan Robles #12374 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency and Strategic Surge Lead to Strong Division Placement Juan Robles showcased impressive pace management at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Holding an average pace of 6:10 min/mile, he demonstrated consistency from start to finish. Notably, around the 19th mile, he executed a strategic surge, recording a split pace of 6:04 min/mile, which elevated his overall placement. In the final stretch, he finished strong with a 5:55 min/mile pace in the last mile. His consistent efforts paid off, as he secured the 2nd place in his M30-34 division, out of 3445 participants. Improvements suggested could involve maintaining the initial split speed, as Juan's opening mile clocked the fastest at 6:03. Despite minor fluctuations in pace, he demonstrated resilience, finishing 12th overall and 12th among male participants. By focusing on maintaining the strategic paces seen in the last few miles earlier in the race, there is potential to decrease the overall time further.