Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jade Bento #21096 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Divisional Finish Jade Bento completed the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group race with an official time of 1:09:33, averaging a pace of 11:13 min/mile. Her performance placed her 5th in the F15-18 division, which is noteworthy. Jade began with a pace of 10:48 min/mile in the first mile, improving slightly to 10:25 min/mile by the second mile. The third-mile split was the slowest at 14:24 min/mile, indicating some difficulty. However, Jade rebounded impressively in the fourth and fifth miles with consistent splits of 10:26 min/mile. Her final mile had a moderate pace of 10:57 min/mile. Maintaining these consistent splits in the mid-section showcases potential. Focusing on energy distribution could optimize her third mile, further elevating her performance. Keep improving those metrics!