Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Gabriela BLAKELEY #10246 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance and Strong Finish in Division Gabriela Blakeley delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course with a total time of 3:49:35 and an average pace of 8:45 min/mile. Notably, she secured an impressive 3rd place finish in her F55-59 division, demonstrating competitive strength against her peers. Throughout the race, her pacing was consistent, with many miles falling within the 8:40 to 8:50 min/mile range. It's notable that her fastest mile was the final one, clocking in at an impressive 8:29, which is a great indicator of strength and resilience towards the end of the race. During the race, Gabriela maintained her position, consistently placing within the top 150 females and showing a significant improvement in her overall placement, moving up in the standings as the race progressed. Focusing on maintaining her split times in the latter half could further enhance performance. Excellent job, Gabriela, on your division podium finish!