Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Darren Zhao #22569 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Mid-Race Surge Darren Zhao maintained a strong and consistent start during the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, hitting steady split times of 11:14 per mile for the first two miles. This consistent pacing set a solid foundation, earning him 78th place in his division. In mile three, Darren experienced a slower pace with a time of 13:44, but he recovered remarkably well in the fourth and fifth miles, clocking identical times of 12:50 per mile. Despite the later variance in pace, Darren showed resilience by improving his division placement to 36th by mile four and five. His overall time of 1:17:06 translates to a commendable average pace of 12:26 per mile across the 6.2-mile course. Focusing on sustaining mid-race pace and pushing for a strong finish could further enhance his performance. Darren's consistent starting pace and mid-race recovery are strong points to build upon for future events with the R4T RACERS team.