Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kelly Gierman #21475 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Improved Placement Kelly Gierman of Portland, OR, showcased a consistent performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon in the 10K MindRX Group event. Over the course of the race, she ran an overall elapsed time of 59:45, maintaining a steady pace with an elapsed pace of 9:38 min/mile. Her strategic pacing allowed her to significantly improve her position through each mile. Notably, Kelly transitioned from an initial position of 462nd overall to 375th by the race's conclusion. The data reveals a pattern of progressively faster split times, starting at 10:02 min/mile and improving to 9:17 min/mile. Her placement notably improved within her F30-34 division, advancing from 32nd to 26th. Each mile showed advancement in her overall rank and gender placement. One potential area for enhancement might be her start; leveraging momentum earlier could yield even better results. As a Rock Creek Run Club member, Kelly has a promising trajectory with these stats.