Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Alex Summers #22366 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Finishing Kick Alex Summers participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon, showcasing a cohesive performance throughout the 10K MindRX Group event. With an overall time of 1:03:10 and an average pace of 10:11 min/mile, Alex maintained a consistent rhythm across the initial segments. The first three miles were paced uniformly, with split times hovering around 10:41 minutes per mile. Notably, Alex demonstrated strategic pacing by pushing harder in the latter half of the race, achieving faster mile splits of 9:45 min/mile for miles four and five. Beginning conservatively, Alex was positioned 689th overall at the second mile. However, the faster pace from the fourth mile helped improve his standing significantly, allowing him to conclude in 508th place overall. In the M25-29 division, Alex finished 60th among 384 male participants. Enhanced speed in the final stages, with the sixth mile being run at 9:30 min/mile, effectively secured a respectable division finish. Increased focus on pacing might optimize future race performance further.