Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Yuda Chen #21231 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Splits Yuda Chen demonstrated consistent pacing at the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K, representing the Nike Employee Team. Yuda’s overall elapsed time was 1:03:12, averaging a pace of 10:11 minutes per mile across the 6.2-mile course. Starting strong with an initial mile paced exactly at 10:17, Yuda improved her speed in the second mile with a split of 10:08. Maintaining focus, she picked up the pace notably in miles 4 and 5, each completed in 9:36, improving her placement in the female and division categories. While her position fluctuated throughout the race, particularly from mile 3 to mile 6, Yuda consistently refined her pacing to result in steady improvements by mid-race. Notably, Yuda moved from 27th to 18th in the F35-39 division by mile 5. Continuing to focus on maintaining and fine-tuning early and late-race pacing could further enhance future performances. Her ability to regain momentum in mid-race reflects strong resilience and strategy.