Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Pamela Mejia Cortes #21944 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Early Start with Slight Decrease in Pace Pamela Mejia Cortes completed the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group with a finish time of 1:32:56, averaging a pace of 14:59 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. Her strongest performance was noted in the first mile, with an impressive pace of 11:31 min/mile, placing her 23rd in her F19-24 division. Later miles saw a decline in pace, most notably between the third and fourth miles, where her pace dropped to 18:31 min/mile. Despite the slower mid-race times, she demonstrated resilience by improving her pace to 13:40 min/mile in the final stretch. Pamela was consistent amongst the 2,114 participants, finishing 82nd in her division. To enhance future performance, focusing on maintaining the early mile paces through strategic pacing and endurance building in the middle segments might be beneficial. Stellar teamwork with Oaxacan Barbies can provide additional support.