Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kendra Uhl #22431 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strategic Mid-Race Surge Powers Through Kendra, from the Nike Employee Team, completed the 10K MindRX Group race at the 2025 Portland Marathon with a final time of 1:30:06, averaging a pace of 14:32 min/mile. Notably, her pacing showed strategic mid-race adjustments, with her pace showing improvements from mile 4 where she clocked a split of 13:44 min/mile. She maintained this improved pace through mile 5, showcasing her ability to conserve energy initially and push effectively mid-race. Analyzing her splits, Kendra's early miles saw a slower pace, such as her second mile at 16:00 min/mile; however, she adapted quickly from mile 4 onwards, reducing her pace by over two minutes per mile. This approach allowed her to improve her standing, jumping to 830th place overall at mile 4 from her earlier position of 1500th at mile 2. Continued focus on pace consistency throughout could further enhance her performance in future races.