Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Gabriela Schmitt #22270 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistency with Slight Slowdown in Final Stretch Gabriela Schmitt showcased impressive consistency during the race, maintaining a steady pace for the majority of the 10K event. Her splits from miles 1 to 5 were remarkably uniform at 9:11 min/mile. This consistency helped her secure a strong position early on, placing 9th in her division (F25-29) until the fifth mile. Her overall pace registered at a steady 9:15 min/mile. In the final mile, Gabriela experienced a slight drop in pace, recording a split of 9:29 for mile 6, resulting in a slight decline in her divisional and gender placement. Despite this, she finished the race in a commendable time of 57:24. For future races, focusing on maintaining endurance through the final stretch could help regain those positions. Adjustments in pacing strategy in the later stages could be beneficial for improving her overall ranking.