Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Zoraida Vega #22450 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Impressive Comeback Zoraida Vega maintained a steady pace during the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. Her splits were consistent, beginning with a 10:40 min/mile pace for the first mile. Notably, she improved her position significantly between the third and fourth mile, climbing from 657th to 281st overall. This improvement coincided with her fastest split time of 10:09 min/mile during both the fourth and fifth miles, showcasing an impressive acceleration that solidified her strong performance. Her overall time for the 10K was 1:04:55, with an average pace of 10:28 min/mile, placing her 18th in the F45-49 division. Being part of the TECH-nically Runners team, she finished 245th among females and 597th overall out of 2,114 participants. Keeping the pacing steady with a slight increase towards the end could help her further climb the ranks next time. Great job keeping each mile consistent!