Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Renato Taira #22381 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Finish Renato Taira maintained a consistent pace throughout the 10K event. His overall race time was 59:47, with an average pace of 9:38 min/mile. Notably, his pace improved during the last mile, showing a split time of 9:25, the fastest of the race. He finished 34th in his division of M40-44, indicating competitive placement within his age group. The initial miles were steady, with consistent split paces around the 9:27 - 9:41 min/mile mark. While there was a slight drop between miles 2 and 3, Renato recovered well in the latter half, gaining three positions in his division. As a member of the Nike Employee Team, his performance was commendable for team representation. Focusing on maintaining that faster pace in earlier miles could potentially improve future race times.