Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Houn #21638 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Jennifer Houn delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:17:16 and an average pace of 12:27 min/mile. The progression through the race was noteworthy, with consistent splits at the beginning, clocking 11:58 for the first two miles. The pace slightly dropped in the third mile with a split of 13:10 min/mile, but she pulled back to finish the race consistently. Jennifer finished 640th among females and 119th in her F35-39 division. A notable highlight was the strategic improvement in positioning, particularly between miles 3 and 5, where overall placement jumped from 1070 to 584. The ability to regain momentum after the third split demonstrates resilience. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace throughout the second half could enhance performance further, reducing variance in split times. Keep refining race tactics and pacing strategies for continued improvement.