Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Brenda Rodriguez #22210 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Impressive Middle Splits Boost Performance Brenda Rodriguez maintained a consistent overall pace of 10:52 min/mile for the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group, finishing the race with an elapsed time of 1:07:28. Her most noteworthy performance occurred during the fourth and fifth splits, where she improved to a pace of 9:47 min/mile, significantly advancing her position from 857th to 326th overall and 28th in her F25-29 division. Attention to consistency was reflected in Brenda's performance, holding steady in the early miles with a slight drop in the third mile. This was effectively countered by her faster middle splits. For future races, focusing on maintaining the speed seen in miles four and five throughout the race could improve final standings. Her ability to secure consistent mid-race speed is commendable and suggests potential for improved aggregate pacing and positioning. Keep strategizing those steady mid-race surges!