Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Katonya Strickland #22362 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities to Build Endurance Katonya Strickland participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon’s 10K event with the Nike Employee Team. Her overall time was 1:32:59, with an average pace of 14:59 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. She finished 1577th overall among 2114 participants, placing 886th in the female category. Notably, she started strong, completing her first mile in 12:39 with a pace that kept her 546th overall, 304th among women, and 33rd in her division (F40-44). Throughout the race, her pace varied, gradually leading to a more consistent pace in the mid-section. She finished as the 112th participant in her division. To enhance future performance, considering strategies to maintain early mile pacing could be beneficial. Focusing on consistent pacing, particularly from miles four to six, when minor slowdowns were noted, could be advantageous for longevity in longer races. Great effort overall, and representing her team well!