Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sara TamBurina #12753 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with Room for Growth Sara TamBurina completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with an overall time of 5:51:44, maintaining an average pace of 13:25 min/mile for the 26.2-mile race. Notably, Sara achieved a split pace of 5:05 min/mile in the final mile, showing a significant boost in speed. Another key observation is the consistent placement within her division (F19-24), where she moved from 80th to 104th. Throughout the race, her pacing displayed consistency with splits ranging from 10:59 to 14:34 min/mile. In comparison to her previous performance in the 2024 Portland Marathon, Sara's time increased by nearly an hour, representing an opportunity to review pacing strategies and perhaps focus on endurance training. Her highest placement was achieved during earlier splits, indicating a potential benefit from revisiting her race strategy to maximize her strengths throughout the entire marathon. Overall, Sara has a solid foundation to build upon in future races.