Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Peter Hernandez #21603 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Peter Hernandez showed impressive consistency during the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. Starting with a 9:45 pace for the first mile, Peter maintained almost identical pacing throughout the initial part of the race. Between miles 2 and 5, his splits hovered around 9:50 to 9:52 per mile, showcasing his ability to maintain a steady rhythm. His strongest mile was at the end, mile 6, where he sped up with an 8:49 pace. His overall time of 59:35 translated to a 9:36 average pace, highlighting significant improvement from previous races. In comparison to his 2023 half marathon performance, Peter's pacing has tightened considerably, shedding time per mile. Finishing 50th in his division for his age group shows his competitiveness. Moving forward, exploring strategies to maintain faster paces like his final mile could further enhance performance. Keep building on this pacing consistency and strong finishes!