Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Matthew Goodman #21503 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progression and Strong Finish Matthew Goodman from Portland, OR delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K event. He completed the race in 37:50, marking an elapsed pace of 6:06 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. Among his age group, M40-44, Goodman excelled, securing 1st place. His consistent improvement over time is evident, as illustrated by his pacing strategy throughout the race, keeping a solid pace and strategically quickening towards the end, with the fastest mile split being 5:51. Goodman's result placed him 8th overall in a field of 2,114 participants. Notably, his splits reveal strong pacing consistency, with his fastest mile in the fourth and fifth miles, where he achieved a split time of 5:51 twice. Compared to previous performances, his pacing strategy appears much improved from his previous half marathons, notably better than the 6:27 min/mile in 2023. Keep up the steady progression for even greater achievements in upcoming races!