Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Morgan Rafalski #22161 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish Marked by Steady Improvement Morgan Rafalski completed the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K with an official time of 1:37:10, maintaining a steady improvement in pace. Notably, Morgan's pace accelerated at mile 6, achieving her fastest split time at 10:59 per mile, significantly closing the race with strong momentum. Her average pace for the race was a consistent 15:40 min/mile, a sign of endurance and determination. Specifically, Morgan's performance in the 40-44 age division showed some fluctuation in placement, though finishing at 119 out of the division indicates room for growth in future races. Her overall ranking was 1650 out of 2114 participants, securing 944th place in the female category. Aligning with the "mall walkers" team, Morgan may benefit from strategizing group pacing to harness those quicker split times more consistently throughout the race. Consider integrating more varied pacing in successive training runs to enhance stamina and control over undulating race conditions.