Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sierra Cutler #21297 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Gains and Strong Finish Sierra Cutler showcased an impressive ability to improve her pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K. Starting with a pace of 17:57 min/mile for the first two miles, she progressively increased her speed, finishing the last full mile at an improved 12:59 min/mile. The steady improvement is evidenced by her movement through the ranks—starting at the 1601st overall place and advancing to 710th by the fourth and fifth miles. Although she finished 1301st overall, Sierra excelled in the latter half of the race, demonstrating her potential for future races. She surged forward in her category, from 166th at the beginning to 130th by the end of the race. Focusing on her initial pace could help create a more evenly distributed effort across the race, potentially leading to even better results. Keep up the great progression and consider strategies to quicken your start.