Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Chantell Hoffman #21625 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent with Strong Splits in Mid Section Chantell Hoffman completed the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group with a final time of 1:23:25, maintaining an average pace of 13:27 minutes per mile. Her performance saw a significant drop in rankings between the first and second splits. She initially started strong in the first mile with a split pace of 11:59 min/mile, placing 494th overall, 265th in her gender, and 53rd in her division. Her splits consistently ranged between 13:17 and 14:27 min/mile after the initial mile, demonstrating a need to sustain early momentum. Notably, between Mile 4 and Mile 5, she maintained a consistent pace of 13:53 min/mile, showing strategic pacing. Suggestion: Focus on strategies to maintain the initial strong pace throughout longer distances, particularly into the later stages, to potentially improve overall placement. Keep up the good work with pacing strategies to enhance performance in future races!