Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Leo Duque #21373 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Room to Grow Leo Duque completed the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event with an overall time of 1:39:11, covering a distance of 6.2 miles. His average pace was 15:59 min/mile. Throughout the race, his splits remained steady, demonstrating a consistent pacing strategy. The first mile was his fastest at 14:04 min/mile, while the final mile saw a slight increase to 16:36 min/mile. Leo's performance showed resilience, as his placement fluctuated but remained competitive within his division. In the M35-39 division, he maintained a consistent rank, starting strong at 47th in the first mile and finishing 120th. For future races, focusing on maintaining the initial pace throughout the course could enhance overall performance. Consider additional pacing strategies or training adjustments to help sustain that early momentum for a more consistent race trajectory. Keep building on this solid foundation as part of the Sini-GANG team!