Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Nicole Kowtko #21755 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Notable Improvements Nicole displayed a commendable performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. Throughout the race, she maintained stable pacing, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:01:13 and an overall average pace of 9:52 min/mile. Starting strong, Nicole achieved her fastest pace at mile 4 and mile 5, both clocked at 9:44 min/mile, showing an ability to increase her speed during the later stages of the race. These sections were particularly impressive, reflecting Nicole's stamina and strategic pacing. The field consisted of 2,114 participants, and Nicole secured a position of 430th overall. More notably, her placement in the Female 30-34 division was 29th, a competitive ranking in a large field. While overall standings may not have been Nicole's primary focus, the consistent pacing and a slight speed increase towards the race's end suggest areas where maintaining and building on these strengths could further enhance performance in future races.