Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jacob Bell #10204 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with a Challenging Finish Jacob Bell, aged 28 from Portland, OR, participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile run in 4:20:47. He maintained a strong and steady start, with his pace for the first 5 miles between 8:50 and 8:58 min/mile. Notably, Jacob’s position improved significantly between the 3rd and 5th miles, marking a swift surge in placement from 1064th to 459th overall. In the latter half, Jacob's pace slowed slightly from mile 16 as he transitioned from a 9:05 min/mile to peaks of over 11 minutes per mile during miles 19 through 23. This is a key area to target in training—building endurance would help in maintaining initial pace through to the finish. Despite a challenging finish, Jacob crossed the line 1462nd overall out of 3445 participants. His performance exemplifies strong initial pacing, with endurance as a potential focus for future races.