Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: John Edward Suarez #12723 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Solid Start, Finish Shows Enduring Determination John Edward Suarez, representing T-Town, took on the 2025 Portland Marathon with a strong start, pacing at 9:35 per mile for the first mile. Through the first 6 miles, his pace remained consistent, hitting a notable peak of 9:17 per mile between miles 4 and 6. His early performance was commendable as he maintained a top-third position in his division. The second half of the race showed increased times, with a gradual pace shift to 10:02 by mile 15 and 11:03 by mile 26. Despite this shift, John displayed consistent effort, demonstrating his endurance and capability to maintain a steady race over the marathon's distance. His overall placement was 2096 out of 3445 participants. Fine-tuning pacing strategies and incorporating interval training could help maintain his initial pace further into future races. His determination was clear, and building on this could yield faster finishes.