Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jon Stadler #12668 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Jon Stadler started the 2025 Portland Marathon strongly, maintaining a steady pace in the first half of the race. His split times during the initial miles ranged from 8:05 to 8:14 per mile, showcasing a well-managed pace strategy and placing him as high as 76th in the M30-34 division. His elapsed times through the first 8 miles indicated a consistent pace, optimizing energy usage efficiently. In the latter half, an observable pace shift is noticed, with splits slowing progressively from mile 9 onward. Mile 20 recorded a split pace of 13:46, a significant drop which continued till the end with a final pace of 10:26 min/mile. Overall, Jon completed the marathon with an official time of 4:33:39. For future races, focusing on maintaining endurance in the latter stages could enhance performance, as might integrating long runs that gradually increase pace sustainability over longer distances.