Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Caroline O'Connor Thomas #22774 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Amidst Competition Caroline began her race with consistent pacing, clocking in her first two miles with identical split times of 11:08 minutes per mile. A minor drop in pace occurred during the third mile at 11:33 min/mile, impacting her overall elapsed pace slightly to 11:15 min/mile. Despite this, Caroline managed to maintain a steady pace through the fourth and fifth miles, both at 11:18 min/mile, even as her placement within the gender and division categories improved significantly by the fourth mile. In the final stages, Caroline encountered a notable increase in split time, finishing the last mile with a pace of 13:09, affecting her overall elapsed pace to a final 11:34 min/mile. Her resulting finish time for the race was 1:11:47, placing her 465th out of all female participants and 86th in the F35-39 division. For future races, she may want to consider strategies to maintain momentum later in the race. Keep up the good work with your dedication!