Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Hope Yockey #22546 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Finish with Division Success Hope Yockey delivered a consistent performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. Completing the 10K race with an elapsed time of 1:04:31, her average pace was steady at 10:24 min/mile. Notably, she achieved 5th place in the F1-14 division out of 2114 participants, demonstrating impressive consistency, especially evident in maintaining a 10:58 min/mile pace for the first three miles before gradually improving. Analyzing her splits, Hope accelerated effectively from the 4th mile onward, showcasing a quicker split pace of 9:55 min/mile in the 4th and 5th miles. This improvement in pacing led to a strong, competitive finish. For future races, focusing on maintaining this pace improvement strategy throughout the entire race might enhance her performance further. It was commendable to see her improvement mid-race, which can be a valuable asset in upcoming events. Keep up the dedication, Hope!