Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Gabriela Medina #21942 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Positive Early Splits with Consistent Pace Gabriela Medina showcased steady pacing in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group race. Starting strong, Gabriela posted a 12:02 min/mile pace for the first mile, placing 21st in her division. Although her pace slowed to 13:24 min/mile in the second mile, she maintained focus and consistency throughout the race. The fourth and fifth splits marked a recovery with a 12:57 min/mile pace, contributing to an overall pace of 13:21 min/mile. In her age division (F50-54), Gabriela's performance saw some fluctuation in placement, ranging from 21st early on to 37th at three miles, before closing strong again at 35th overall. Notably, she maintained a consistent position in the middle ranks within her gender and division. For future races, focusing on maintaining the positive pacing observed in splits four through five could enhance her overall result. Keep building on your pacing strategy, Gabriela!