Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Steven Steed #13436 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Marathon Effort Steven Steed completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:29:41, maintaining a consistent pace of 10:17 min/mile. This year, he finished 1,670th overall out of 3,445 participants. Notably, he ranked 1,176th among male participants and 245th in the M25-29 division. Compared to last year's performance, he showed a slight increase in completion time from 4:28:48 to 4:29:41, with his average pace shifting from 10:15 min/mile to 10:17 min/mile. Analysis of the race splits reveals a consistent early pace at approximately 10:33 min/mile for the first 2 miles, with a brief slowdown in the middle notably at mile 5 and mile 6. Despite some slower splits later in the race, Steven pushed through the fatigue with strong motivation and consistent pacing in the final miles. Focusing on maintaining even pacing and avoiding mid-race slowdowns could contribute positively to future race results. Keep up the dedication with the "Every Wednesday!" team!