Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Michelle Bird #21110 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Division Performance by Consistent Pacing In the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, Michelle Bird demonstrated exceptional pacing and consistency, finishing with a total time of 47:25. Notably, her average pace was 7:38 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. Her strong performance secured her the 2nd place in the F40-44 division, marking a significant improvement from her previous marathon effort, where she placed 30th in the division. Throughout the race, Michelle maintained steady split times, with her fastest mile clocked at 7:29. Consistency in splits, with minimal deviation, is commendable and reflects effective race strategy. Although she initially started strong, holding 8th place in gender after the first mile, she finished 13th in her gender category. Overall, this performance shows progress and promising potential for future races. Continuing to refine her strategy in the latter half of the race could lead to even better outcomes.