Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Yoon Jung Choi #21248 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Yoon Jung Choi, a 27-year-old from Portland, OR, participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K under the Nike Employee Team banner. Throughout the race, Yoon Jung demonstrated admirable consistency in her splits. The initial mile was completed in 11:38, maintaining a reliable pace through miles 2 and 4, each clocking in at 11:38 and 11:53, respectively. An impressive strong performance was noted between miles 4 and 5, where she held steady at 11:53 min/mile. Her overall pace for the race was 11:50 min/mile, finishing with a total time of 1:13:26. A significant improvement in placement was observed, particularly between miles 3 and 4, as she moved from 942nd to 483rd place overall, marking a climb of 459 positions which is noteworthy. While her split time slightly lagged in the final mile, a review of pacing strategy in this segment could potentially enhance overall performance in future races. Keep focusing on stamina and maintaining pacing for continued success.