Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Claire Kinnison #21743 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Claire Kinnison competed in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, representing the Neighborhood Health Center team. Her overall time was 57:04, covering a distance of 6.2 miles at an average pace of 9:12 min/mile. Of the 2114 participants, she placed well, particularly standing out in her division, Female 35-39, where she finished 21st. Analyzing her splits, Claire started strong with consistent splits for the first two miles at a pace of 9:01 min/mile. The third mile saw a slight drop; however, she regained momentum with each subsequent mile, closing with a solid 8:55 min/mile in her final stretch. A slight adjustment to maintain consistency could help avoid pace drop-off. Overall, her performance showcases resilience and ability to adapt mid-race, critical assets in long-distance running. Keep up the good work!