Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kris Young #13957 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunity for Pace Adjustment in Middle Splits Kris Young demonstrated a strong start at the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group, achieving a steady pace with consistent splits for the first two miles at 12:15 min/mile. This consistency places her well within the F50-54 division, taking the 30th spot early on. However, the middle section, Mile 3, saw a notable pace drop to 15:54 min/mile which impacted her overall ranking. The latter miles saw a return to a more consistent pace, with Miles 4 and 5 clocking in at 13:23 min/mile. Despite a decline in pace to 14:33 min/mile in the final mile, Kris finished the race with an average pace of 13:34 min/mile. Kris's overall time was 1:24:09, placing her 38th in her division. Focusing on maintaining the initial pace throughout could further enhance her performance in future events.