Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Nicole Tong #22403 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Nicole maintained a consistent pace through the first half of the race. Her initial splits were steady at 16:14 min/mile for the first two miles, demonstrating strong pacing strategy. Notably, during mile 3, there was a slight decline in pace at 17:07 min/mile; however, she quickly resumed her rhythm to maintain sub-17 pace in subsequent miles. This consistency helped her to steadily improve her position among participants from mile 3 onward, moving up in rankings notably in her division, from 162nd place at mile 2 to 112th place by mile 5. Nicole's final mile showcased a remarkable increase in speed, as she clocked in a split pace of 12:35 min/mile—the fastest of her race. This impressive finish contributed to her overall time of 1:38:11 for the 10K event, with an average pace of 15:50 min/mile. To further enhance performance, focusing on maintaining stronger mid-race splits could prove beneficial. Her affiliation with the Doernbecher Dinos highlights a strong team presence.