Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Talia Jimenez #21687 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Notable Finishes in Later Splits Talia Jimenez maintained a steady performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K. Her overall time was 1:23:37, leading to an average pace of 13:29 min/mile. The first split set a solid base at a 12:57 pace, placing her 61st in the F30-34 division. By the fourth and fifth miles, she demonstrated an improvement in split times, clocking consecutive splits at 12:59 min/mile, improving her division position to 83rd. Notably, Talia experienced fluctuating placements, with a significant decrease in overall standing in splits two and three but rebounding in the fourth and fifth splits. While the second-half splits show room for strategically enhancing pace and managing race position, these outcomes can offer valuable insights for future races. Participating with the "Slow Runners of Salem," Talia represented both her team and city of Salem with consistent effort.