Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jessica Elder #10755 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Slower Finish Jessica maintained a consistent pace in the first half of the 2025 Portland Marathon. Her earliest splits showed a steady pace ranging from 10:20 to 10:32 min/mile, which placed her 1863rd overall before settling to 2270th by the sixth mile. Interestingly, she achieved her best division standing of 135th in her age group (F25-29) by the third mile. This early pacing strategy shows a stable start, offering potential for future insights into stamina management. Jessica's overall marathon time was 5:12:58, averaging 11:56 min/mile, placing her 2419th overall. Her pace slowed significantly after the halfway mark, with later splits reaching over a 14:00 min/mile. She finished 207th in her division, a position which fluctuated as her performance dipped. To improve, focusing on maintaining endurance in the latter stages could be beneficial, especially given her half marathon performance last year, where she maintained a stronger pace. Keep refining your pacing strategy, particularly in the latter miles, to see gains.