Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jessica Nikkel #22057 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Top Division Performance in 10K Jessica demonstrated strong pacing and strategic improvements in her 10K race at the 2025 Portland Marathon. She completed the race in 1:06:53, achieving an average pace of 10:47 min/mile over 6.2 miles. Her performance was particularly notable for finishing 2nd in her gender category and division, building on previous race experience. She was consistent, maintaining an overall placement of 721 out of 2114 participants. Analyzing split times, Jessica started with an 11:27 min/mile pace, quickened to a personal best of 10:09 min/mile at her 4th and 5th miles, showing effective mid-race acceleration. Maintaining splits in the low 10-minute range towards the end is commendable. Consistency is a strength, especially her strong finish at 10:18 min/mile. There is potential for improving initial miles, to elevate overall performance.