Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kathy Khau #21733 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Remarkable Recovery Kathy Khau participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, finishing with a time of 1:13:28 and an average pace of 11:51 min/mile. Throughout the race, Kathy displayed notable consistency in her pacing for the first 2 miles, maintaining an 11:41 min/mile pace. Although her pace slowed to 13:17 min/mile for the third mile, she markedly improved her splits in the subsequent miles. Remarkably, Kathy managed a swift recovery by quickening her pace back to 11:36 and 11:09 min/mile for miles 4 and 6, respectively. This recovery was reflected in her improved standings, notably moving up in her division for these segments. As she continues her training regimen, focusing on maintaining the improved pace throughout will serve as a beneficial aim for future races. Her participation not only showcased perseverance but also demonstrated effective strategic adjustments mid-race.