Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Amy Park #22101 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start with Strategic Pace Adjustments Amy Park from Portland, OR participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event with consistent pacing in the first half. She started with a solid 10:52 min/mile pace for the first two miles, maintaining steadiness, ranking 362nd among women and 41st in her division F19-24 early in the race. A notable performance improvement occurred between miles 2 to 5, with a pace increase to 10:00 min/mile, elevating her to 13th place in her division and 103rd gender placement. In the last mile, Amy faced challenges that significantly affected her pace, resulting in a 30:12 min/mile split and concluding with a final pace of 13:34 min/mile. She finished 72nd in division F19-24. To enhance future performances, a segmenting approach focusing on endurance and pacing consistency could be considered. Keep up the cohesive teamwork as part of "Happy Feet" to continue achieving personal running goals.