Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Whitney cooley #21275 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Slight Variations Whitney maintained a notable consistency during the first two miles of the 10K MindRX Group event at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Both splits came in at 11:40 min/mile, holding her steady at 1004th overall and 502nd in her gender category. However, during the third mile, her pace shifted slightly to 12:32 min/mile, allowing her to advance to 968th overall. In the subsequent miles, her pace altered slightly yet again, with splits clocking 12:23 min/mile in the fourth and fifth miles. The sixth mile's pace was similar, recorded at 12:31 min/mile, finalizing her overall pace at 12:11 min/mile. Whitney’s final placement was 1146th out of 2114 participants, marking 598th in her gender and 115th in her division. Consistency was a key strength in her performance; focusing on sustaining pace throughout the middle segment can enhance future outcomes.