Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Tracey McKay #21935 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Strong Recovery Splits Tracey McKay participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, representing the Nike Employee Team. She finished the 6.2 miles with a time of 1:22:35, maintaining an average pace of 13:19 minutes per mile. Notably, her initial two miles were consistent, completing each in 12:01, which kept her division placement at 108. Her overall standing initially was consistent at 1109th place, with a gradual change as the race progressed. The third mile presented challenges, with a split time of 17:17, resulting in a drop to 138th in her division. However, Tracey demonstrated resilience, improving her pace in the following two miles to 12:31 minutes per mile. This recovery showcases her ability to maintain composure under pressure. Ensuring that mile 3 does not drastically affect placement in future events could enhance overall performance. Continued focus on maintaining consistent pacing will be beneficial moving forward.