Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Rachel van Keulen #18190 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong First Half and Competitive Division Finish Rachel van Keulen demonstrated a consistent race performance during the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group, maintaining a steady pace throughout. Her overall time was 50:02, with an average pace of 8:04 min/mile. Impressively, her first three miles were run at a consistent split pace of 8:08 min/mile. In the second half of the race, her performance showed a slight increase in speed, with two consecutive miles clocking at 7:58 min/mile. This change contributed to her overall competitive time. Throughout the race, Rachel held a competitive position within her division, starting strong with a first-place division rank in the early miles. Although her rank shifted to fifth by the finish, she remained highly competitive among her peers. Notably, Rachel finished 24th in her gender category out of over 2,114 participants. As a member of the Nike Employee Team, her participation and performance reflect a solid foundation for future opportunities to refine her racing strategies.