Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Evelin Lopez #21835 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and a Strong Team Presence Evelin Lopez displayed a disciplined 10K performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon, representing her team, TECH-nically Runners. Her race strategy began strongly with a 9:15 early mile, which positioned her at 136th overall and 47th among females. Despite a gradual slowdown across the middle miles, she maintained a consistent pace. This adjustment saw her Elapsed Time conclude at 1:01:50 and an average pace of 9:58 min/mile. Notably, her split times were tightly clustered around the 9:45 to 10:34 range, indicating a balanced execution. As Evelin traversed the course, her overall position fluctuated slightly, ending at 455th place but proving tenacious in her division. Importantly, her presence on the team is highlighted in the mid-race placement stability, suggesting that with ongoing consistency, overall standings could improve. Understanding how to leverage initial strong starts while sustaining the middle miles will be key for future races. Keep harnessing that early race momentum!