Chicago Marathon: Mile 25 Final times: 2023: 2:59:48 2025: 2:48:52 I ran the same pace (6:40/mile) for mile 25 in 2023 & 2025, but my final time was 10 mins faster this year. I ran more even splits in 2023 to hit sub 3 hours. But this year I wasn’t able to maintain my goal marathon pace for the full race. I came in the half at 1:22, which is in line with a sub 2:45 effort, but my back half was slower. It’s crazy to think I ran the same mile split at the end of both races, but my final time was 10 mins faster this year. I’m hopeful in my next race that I will be able to maintain my goal pace for the full race. Ideally, you want to stay strong towards the finish instead of fighting to survive. The marathon is a beautiful sport. #run #runners #running #marathon #chicago #endurance