Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Aliana Hinkle-Vindell #21618 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Surge Propels Strong Finish Aliana Hinkle-Vindell delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. Maintaining a consistent pace in the first three miles, Aliana held an average pace of 11:16 min/mile. Notably, she surged in the fourth and fifth miles with a quicker pace of 10:46 min/mile. This mid-race acceleration improved her placement within her division, moving her from 40th to 25th. Her overall finish time was 1:08:32 with an average pace of 11:03 min/mile. In the competitive field, she secured 34th place in the Female 19-24 age division. Although Aliana's positions fluctuated in the latter half, her capacity to maintain form and her team alignment with Portland Peloton demonstrate strengths. For further growth, she might focus on sustaining late-race pacing comparable to her mid-race surge. This focused strategy could enhance her final standings in future races.