Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sarai Engel #21394 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Sarai Engel participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. Her overall time was 1:26:55, achieving an average pace of 14:01 min/mile. Despite a slower start, Sarai maintained a fairly consistent pace throughout the race, with her split times showing minimal variation. The most notable improvement was her final mile, where she clocked a split time of 12:47, her fastest for the race. Sarai's performance placed her 105th in the F40-44 division. Compared to a previous performance at the 2024 Portland Marathon 10K, where she recorded a time of 1:18:05, Sarai's elapsed pace decreased slightly. This performance may inform strategies for future training sessions. For example, building endurance during the initial miles could enhance her overall performance in subsequent races. She displayed commendable determination and ended on a strong note, finishing the race with one of her best split times.