Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Lucas Root #12391 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish Despite Late Pace Decay Lucas Root completed the 2025 Portland Marathon, crossing the line with an impressive time of 3:28:46. Throughout the race, he maintained a solid average pace of 7:58 min/mile. Notably, Lucas held a steady pace during the first half, with a remarkable split at mile 4 clocking in at 7:26 min/mile, which helped him secure top placements in his division early on. His performance peaked between the 4th and 5th mile, maintaining a consistent pace of 7:26 min/mile, showing potential for strong mid-race surges. Though the latter stages saw some pace variations, including a deceleration at mile 23 with a split of 8:52 min/mile, Lucas made a striking comeback, notably driving down to a swift 6:56 min/mile on the final mile. Reviewing race strategy and maintaining consistent speed could further enhance his performance. Comparatively, his marathon pace significantly improved from his previous half marathon pace of 9:44 min/mile, demonstrating significant progress and endurance enhancement. Keep up the excellent progress with "Powered by Bpositiv!"