Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: SARY RAMOS #22177 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Speed Improvement Noted in 10K Performance Sary Ramos displayed remarkable consistency and strength during the 2025 Portland Marathon's "10K MindRX Group" event. Starting with a steady pace of 10:41 min/mile, she improved progressively, accelerating to a 9:54 min/mile split by mile 6. Her overall pace averaged 10:20 min/mile, culminating in a finish time of 1:04:06. Impressively, Sary maintained her position, eventually improving from 693rd to 560th place overall. Compared to her previous year’s performance at the 2024 Portland Marathon, Sary maintained a balanced pace with only a slight increase in elapsed time—just 20 seconds more this year. Down by 18 places overall and 24 in gender placement, her position highlights the increased competitiveness within her age group (F35-39), where she finished 49th. Encouragingly, Sary's consistent improvement in pace per mile indicates strong potential for future races. Focusing on minor enhancements could yield substantial benefits in subsequent events.