Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Robert Curtin #21295 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start, Mixed Mid-Stage, Encouraging Finish Robert Curtin of La Grande, OR, delivered a resilient performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K event. Starting strong, Robert clocked a 9:04 min/mile for the first mile and placed well at 126th overall. The early pacing is a testament to effective initial race strategy, as he maintained a respectable sub-10-minute pace through mile three. Although transition after mile three saw performance metrics shift, with two consecutive splits at a steady but slowed 19:24 min/mile, the ability to regain rhythm later is notable. Noteworthy was Robert’s ability to close the final mile under the earlier slower pace with a 9:19 split, demonstrating persistence and a strong finish. Overall, with an aggregate pace of 12:36 min/mile, his placement at 1238 out of 2114 total participants shows room for gradual pacing strategy improvement. Emphasizing consistent pacing during mid-race stages could harness initial strengths for future races. Fantastic team spirit was evident under "Every Wednesday!"