Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sam Jones #21701 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Splits Sam Jones maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. Starting strong, his first mile clocked a pace of 17:14 min/mile, positioning him 38th in his division. Notably, he completed miles 4 and 5 with a consistent pace of 17:10 min/mile, showing solid effort in the second half of the race. Although mile 3 marked his slowest split at 18:25 min/mile, this minor drop was counterbalanced by faster subsequent miles, showcasing resilience. Overall, Sam completed the race in 1:49:51, with an average pace of 17:43 min/mile. Ending with a division place of 94th out of a competitive field, his performance underscores consistency. As a member of the "mall walkers" team, focusing on pacing strategies to maintain consistent times throughout all splits could enhance his overall position in future events. Great perseverance, Sam—keep training consistently!