Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Lex Leach #21794 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish Lex Leach demonstrated a consistent and strong performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group. Starting with an initial elapsed pace of 11:51 min/mile, Lex improved to a final pace of 10:46 min/mile. Notably, from miles 3 to 6, there was a marked improvement with split paces tightening significantly, reaching a notable 9:09 min/mile in the final mile. Lex's strategic pacing paid off, as they finished 3rd in their gender-expansive category and maintained 3rd place in their division throughout the race. There was a significant jump in overall position from 1065 at mile 2 to an impressive 714 at the finish. Lex’s consistent performance and ability to increase the pacing progressively were key, offering a strong finish overall. Continuing to enhance pacing strategies could lead to even greater improvements in future races. Keep up the great work!