Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Heather Becker #13482 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort Leads to Improved Performance Heather Becker completed the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K with a final time of 1:37:49, improving significantly over last year's time of 1:44:26. Her average pace was 15:46 min/mile, faster than her previous race pace of 16:50 min/mile. Notably, she achieved her best split at mile 4 with a time of 15:09, maintaining that pace through mile 5. She showed a strong finish, particularly maintaining consistent pace in the latter stages of the race. While Heather placed 52nd in her division, notable fluctuations were observed in the second and sixth miles, where her pace slowed to over 16:20 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining a consistent pace during mid-race can further enhance her performance. The significant improvement from her previous race signals positive progress and highlights her capability to build on this experience in future events. Keep leveraging consistent training as you prepare for upcoming races.