Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Max Woodbury #18604 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish and Overall Improvement Max Woodbury completed the 2025 Portland Marathon with a time of 2:31:27, averaging a pace of 5:46 min/mile. Notably, Max secured a 3rd place finish overall out of 3445 participants, reflecting a significant competitive edge among the runners. Early splits showed consistent pacing with mile times around 5:27, reinforcing a strong start. Mile 12 marked a key moment where Max pulled ahead, taking the lead with a 4:58 split pace. In comparison to the previous year, Max improved the overall time and pacing, showing strides over the 2023 performance of 2:35:45 and a 5:56 min/mile pace. In terms of pacing strategy, Max maintained sub-6:00 min/mile throughout most splits, excluding a few instances, such as mile 9, where the pace decreased to 8:00 min/mile. However, strong recovery was demonstrated in the subsequent miles, especially with mile 21 producing a quick 5:22 split pace. Encouragingly, Max's times from each race in the last few years continually improved, showcasing dedication to enhancing performance. Consider focusing on maintaining consistent speed throughout the entirety of the race to avoid those few slower miles. Great effort, Max!