Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Wei-Jen Chen #21230 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Mid-Race Surge Wei-Jen Chen maintained a consistent rhythm throughout the 10K event, starting with a steady pace of 10:15 min/mile for the first mile—ranking 528th overall. It's notable that at mile four, a significant dropout to the positions, from 510th to 216th overall, correlating with the fastest split time of 9:43 min/mile, indicating a strong mid-race surge in performance. This is a good indicator of energy management and strategic pacing. While the consistent pace demonstrated endurance, the transition back to 10:14 min/mile towards the final stretch suggests a slight pacing challenge at mile six where the split pace slowed to 10:55 min/mile. Placing 518th overall in a participant pool of 2114 indicates a solid mid-pack performance. Future improvements could focus on maintaining the pace surge in the later stages. Keep up the great work with BAMFIC Solutions!