Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Bethany Dix #21347 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Mid-Race Recovery Bethany Dix maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K. Her splits show a commendable consistency, with her fastest mile clocked at 14:03 during the fourth and fifth miles. Notably, this strong performance improved her position significantly, moving her up in the rankings to 94th in her division at one point. Adjustments could be made to improve pacing for an overall stronger finish. The initial miles were consistent at 14:08, but the third mile saw a slowdown to 14:59, suggesting a need to maintain focus or adjust strategy to avoid pace loss. The final mile saw a pace of 15:16. Consider focusing on pacing strategies to combat later fatigue and striving for even splits. Keep up the motivation, Bethany!