Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Erica Swanson #12744 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Impressive Progression Erica Swanson demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing in 3:46:43 with an average pace of 8:39 min/mile. Notable improvements in her splits were observed between the 3rd mile (8:38 min/mile) and the 5th mile (8:15 min/mile), showcasing a strong start. Her pace remained relatively steady, with a slight deceleration in the later stages, notably in miles 23 and 24 with paces of 9:21 and 9:38 min/mile respectively. Despite this, she maintained her position within the top third of participants overall. In terms of category placements, Erica secured 11th in the F45-49 division, 112th among female competitors, and 664th overall in a field of 3,445. Her performance follows a strong marathon history with a noteworthy previous finish of 3:27:25 in the 2019 event. Continuing to focus on maintaining pace control in later stages could further bolster her performance. A commendable race and a solid team contribution as part of the Nike Employee Team.