Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Faith Galderisi #21453 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Balanced Performance with a Strategic Start Faith Galderisi, representing the Doernbecher Dinos, tackled the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. Her final time of 1:18:00 and an average pace of 12:34 min/mile reveals a steady performance throughout. Notably, her initial mile was the fastest at 11:35, earning her a strong divisional position at 14th. The performance varied, with the 2nd and 3rd miles at identical 13:35 min/mile, slightly slowing her overall pace. Despite this, she managed to regain consistent pacing in the 4th and 5th miles, both clocking in at 12:12 min/mile. A decline in placement was observed in the latter stages, reflected in her final position in the F50-54 category at 33rd. Her previous experience, including a marathon and a half marathon, showcases her race history. Emphasizing pacing consistency beyond the opening mile could enhance results in future races. Her early speed was commendable, indicating a potential area to build upon for endurance.