Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Justin Block #13490 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Justin Block, representing the Nike Employee Team, maintained a steady performance throughout the 10K event at the 2025 Portland Marathon. His split times showed impressive consistency, with the first two miles each clocked at 8:31 per mile, moving slightly to 8:44 in the third mile before sharpening his pace. Notably, Justin finished his last three miles with robust paces of 8:05, 8:05, and 8:00, respectively. This demonstrates his ability to maintain control and increase speed in the latter part of the race. Overall, Justin covered the 6.2 miles in 51:32, resulting in an average pace of 8:18 per mile. His strategic pacing allowed him to improve his overall placement, moving from 145th place initially to finish in 134th overall among 2114 participants. His capacity to accelerate in the second half suggests potential for further enhancing his initial pace without compromising stamina. Continued focus on early pacing may yield even better results.