Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Lily Wong #22514 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Early Gains with a Strong Team Performance Lily maintained a steady pace at the start, clocking 15:50 minutes for the first two miles. Her strategic approach placed her in a solid position within her gender and age group, ranking 884th among females and 75th in the F45-49 division. Mid-race, there was a noticeable slowdown on the third mile with a split pace of 20:58 min/mile, which impacted her overall positioning. Despite this, Lily swiftly recovered during the subsequent miles, shaving off almost four minutes from the previous split time. The closing miles demonstrated strategic consistency, with a sturdy pace near 17 min/mile, enabling her to rise back within the top 54 of her division at two split points. Team dynamics seemed advantageous, as her affiliation with "The Maisters" might have provided motivation and support, contributing to her finish with an overall time of 1:46:58. Shifting focus on sustaining early paces throughout can provide significant improvements in division rankings.