Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Monica Kersey #21728 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities for Mid-Race Improvement Monica maintained a steady pace throughout the first two miles of the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, achieving consistent splits of 12:36 min/mile. Her performance in these splits placed her at 48th in her division (F45-49). A noticeable slowdown occurred in the third split, with a time of 15:15, reflecting a drop in both overall placement and division rank. As the race progressed, Monica stabilized her pace around 14:05 for the next two splits, showing a commendable ability to recover from earlier variances. By the final mile, she completed the race with an overall time of 1:25:23 and an average pace of 13:46 min/mile. Improving consistency in pacing during the middle segments could enhance overall performance. Representing the Pacific Surge team, the experience provided a strong foundation to build upon for future running endeavors.