Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Mercedes Riggs #22200 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance With Mid-Race Gains Mercedes Riggs from Vancouver, WA showcased a steady performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon’s 10K MindRX Group event. Her initial miles were consistent with split paces of 10:40 min/mile, maintaining her place until mile 3 where she improved her pace to 10:18 min/mile. She skillfully climbed up in her division from 37th to 27th by mile 3, capitalizing on her pacing improvement. Her performance was most notable from mile 3 through mile 5, holding a strong pace of 10:18 min/mile during this stretch. Overall, Mercedes completed the 10K with an elapsed time of 1:05:22 and an average pace of 10:32 min/mile. As a participant in the F40-44 division, she experienced a shifting dynamic, regaining position until mile 5, and finished 37th in her division among 2,114 total participants. Consider focusing on maintaining your pace towards the event's end to avoid the time decrease in mile 6. Great effort as part of Team EXPEDITED MOTION!