Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Desiree Valdovinos #12874 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Tough Finish Desiree Valdovinos from Frisco, TX, representing the Nike Employee Team, completed the 2025 Portland Marathon in 4:29:58, maintaining an average pace of 10:18 min/mile over the 26.2 miles. She started strong with consistent pacing in the first half, running splits of around 9:24 min/mile for the initial 13 miles. Notably, her fastest miles were between miles 4-6, each averaging about 9:08 min/mile. As the race progressed, Desiree's splits gradually lengthened, moving past 10 minutes per mile after the halfway point. The final six miles showed a continued increase in split times, with mile 25 clocking in at 11:34 min/mile. Despite this, she exhibited determination, finishing strong at 4:27:47 for mile 26. Her overall placement was 1677 out of 3445 participants, and she ranked 100th in her division F30-34. For future races, strategic pacing adjustments in the latter half could prove beneficial.