Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ana Sofia Navarro #12006 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Marathon Performance Reflects Steady Pacing Ana Sofia Navarro completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:22:11 and maintained a steady pace of 10:00 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, she improved her speed in the second half, running the 5th mile at a pace of 9:16 min/mile twice consecutively. Her strongest position was at mile 4, finishing 784th overall and 30th in her division. Her performance reinforced consistency, especially as her pace varied minimally after settling into a rhythm past the midway point. Working on maintaining faster splits like those seen in miles 4 and 5 could be a key area to further investigate for improvements in future marathons. Compared to her half marathon at the 2024 Portland Marathon, Ana Sofia has adjusted her strategy for longer-distance races to manage endurance over pace. Celebrating these consistent pacing efforts during training could lead to even more efficient runs in the future.