Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Limin chen #21228 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Early Pacing and Strong Division Finish Limin displayed remarkable consistency in the early stages of the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event with her first two miles clocking in at a steady 10:02 min/mile pace. She managed to maintain this pace seamlessly, moving to a quicker 9:51 min/mile by mile three, showing a strong mid-race surge. This consistency was key in her holding a solid position at 3rd place in her division at the halfway mark. As the race progressed, Limin maintained a strong performance, with mile splits of just under 10 minutes per mile through mile five. However, the final mile saw a slight increase in elapsed pace to 10:44 min/mile. This did slightly impact her overall standing, resulting in 4th place in the F60-64 division. A review of the pace strategy for the final mile could help improve results in future races. Overall, Limin’s steady pace and mid-race surge highlight a commendable performance.