Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Alex Sneider #12626 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits Highlight Steady Performance Alex Sneider maintained a steady performance throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon, with a finishing time of 4:29:22. Averaging a pace of 10:16 min/mile, Alex demonstrated consistency across the race distance. Notably, there was a slight increase in pace during Mile 10 with a split time of 9:33, which was his fastest mile. He maintained an overall placement of 1662 out of 3445 participants, placing 1170th in the male category and 246th in his division (M30-34). Alex's pacing strategy showed endurance, with split times fluctuating modestly throughout the race. Towards the second half of the marathon, splits ranged between 10:15 and 11:17 min/mile. The improvement in rankings within the later miles indicates effective pacing and energy management. Engaging in interval training or targeted speedwork could further reduce variability in pace and enhance performance for future marathons. Overall, the effort reflects commendable pacing discipline and resilience.