Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Matt Williams #22506 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace, Strong Mid-Race Comeback Matt Williams ran a steady race at the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group, logging an overall time of 1:17:17 with a consistent early pace. In the initial two miles, both splits were identical at 12:03, maintaining a 12:03 min/mile pace. This consistent start helped Matt secure solid positions at that point in the race. In the third mile, a slowdown was observed, as the pace dipped to 16:22 min/mile, and rankings momentarily dropped. However, Matt's remarkable resilience led to a recovery by mile four, with an impressive 11:18 min/mile pace. Notably, this pace was maintained in the subsequent mile, allowing him to improve his ranking to 20th in his division at one point. Matt's performance can benefit from sustaining the stronger paces seen in miles four and five, while maintaining energy for a consistent finish. Keep building on this impressive recovery!