Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Andrew Broas #21143 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start, Challenging Finish Andrew Broas from Cornelius, OR, put in a commendable performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. His initial splits demonstrated consistency, with the first mile at a swift 7:41 min/mile and achieving a notable 1st place in his division during this segment. Andrew maintained similar pacing for the next two miles, showing robust efforts. However, the pace dropped significantly after the third mile, with split times expanding to 14:18 min/mile over miles 4 and 5, which affected overall placement. Despite the mid-race slowdown, Andrew finished with a time of 1:03:37. His consistent performance in the early miles indicates potential for improved endurance, possibly through focused mid-race pacing strategy. Joining the Nike Employee Team showcases his commitment, and there's great potential for refinement in pacing techniques for future races.