Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Cooper Christianson #21251 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Impressive Progression Cooper Christianson showcased notable consistency and pace improvement during the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. He began the race with a strong split of 7:56 min/mile. By the second mile, Cooper improved his split pace to 7:48 min/mile, indicating a solid progression as the race unfolded. He consistently quickened his pace, reaching a remarkable 6:51 min/mile by the last mile, which stands out as the fastest split. Cooper's overall performance placed him 49th out of 2114 participants. Focusing on his division, M19-24, he achieved 4th place. With his final time of 46:11 and a total distance of 6.2 miles, Cooper maintained an average pace of 7:26 min/mile. Keeping his split times mostly steady shows strong pacing strategy. Continuing to build on this impressive pacing and speed consistency will enhance his future performances. Great work, Cooper, and keep refining those race strategies!