Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Annie Zaro #22561 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace with Strong Finish Annie Zaro demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 6.2 mile 10K MindRX Group event, ending with an overall time of 1:03:31 and an average pace of 10:14 minutes per mile. Remarkably, her final mile split at 9:15 minutes per mile was her fastest, showing a strong finish. Throughout the race, Annie maintained a steady position with minor variations in placement. Her performance showed improvement at the third mile, moving to 474th overall and 33rd in her division. However, the fourth and fifth miles showed slight decreases in pace to 10:54 per mile. This may indicate an area for potential focus in maintaining pace through the middle stages. Running with the Nike Employee Team, Annie placed 40th in her F30-34 division among 2114 participants, which highlights her competitive edge. Continued focus on maintaining consistent splits could benefit future races.