Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Melissa Hardaker #21574 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Improvements Melissa Hardaker from Sherwood, OR, demonstrated steady pacing in the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing the 10K MindRX Group in 1:41:03. Her average pace was 16:17 min/mile. She steadily maintained a relatively consistent pace, with mile splits ranging from 15:20 to 16:57 min/mile. Notably, her fourth and fifth miles showed consistent improvement with both clocking in at 16:03 min/mile, a significant reflection of strategic adjustments during the race. Starting strong, Melissa covered her first mile in 15:20, setting a solid foundation. Despite a slower pace of 16:57 in the third mile, she quickly regained momentum. Her overall placement was 1698 out of 2114 participants, indicating a solid performance within the field. Among her division, F45-49, she placed 83rd. Keeping the splits between the days preceding and future races more uniform will aid in improving overall performance. Great effort, and keep building on this momentum!