Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Justin Griffiths #21525 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Recovery Justin Griffiths completed the 10K MindRX Group in the 2025 Portland Marathon with a total time of 1:18:38, averaging a pace of 12:41 min/mile. His performance showed initial strength with a first-mile split of 12:26 min/mile, placing 13th in his division early on. A slight slowdown occurred in miles 2 and 3, where his pace dipped to 13:10 and 13:19 min/mile, respectively, which saw his overall position fluctuate. Notably, Justin regained momentum in the latter half of the race. Splits for miles 4 and 5 both registered at 12:06 min/mile, showcasing a strong recovery and the ability to maintain consistent pacing. Finishing 46th in the M45-49 division out of 2114 participants reveals room to enhance pacing strategies in the middle miles to sustain initial speed. Working on managing pace more evenly could yield benefits in finishing position and overall time in future events.