Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Pamela Almeida #21013 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finishes Pamela Almeida finished the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K with a consistent performance. Her race started strongly with the first mile completed at a 12:29 pace, securing 33rd in her division. Although experiences varied, maintaining focus throughout, she achieved her fastest split in miles 4 and 5, both clocking in at 13:16 min/mile, demonstrating effective pacing strategy. Pamela's overall elapsed time was 1:25:32, with an average pace of 13:47 min/mile. Despite fluctuations in rankings, she excelled in consistency with split times ranging from 12:29 to 14:36 min/mile. Ending strong with a finish in the 75th position in her division, Pamela showed tenacity and strength, especially in her solid performance during the middle and later stages of the race. Future focus could be on maintaining speed while managing endurance for earlier miles to further enhance performance. Keep up the good work, Pamela!