Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: John Lutz #21852 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish John Lutz maintained a consistent pace through the first two-mile splits, clocking each at 14:59 min/mile. The third mile saw a slight pace increase to 16:00 min/mile. However, he managed to improve slightly to 15:51 min/mile for the fourth and fifth miles, showcasing determination and resilience. His final split concluded at 16:09 min/mile, bringing his total elapsed time to 1:36:48, with an overall pace of 15:36 min/mile. In the results, John placed 26th in the M55-59 division, out of a total of 2114 participants. His strongest segment was between the 3-5 mile mark, where he improved division placing from 26th at mile 3 to 15th by mile 4. While the last mile saw a decrease in pace, maintaining more even splits could provide a performance boost in future races. Well done representing the Nike Employee Team, your consistency is commendable!