Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Alba Hough #21637 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance in the 10K Alba Hough maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. Beginning with a steady 10:25 min/mile at the 1-mile mark, she held the same pace through the second mile. In the third mile, her pace slightly slowed to 11:03 min/mile but quickly improved, bringing her average pace back down over the next miles. Her final elapsed time was 1:04:52 with an overall average pace of 10:27 min/mile. Her strong finish in the first half suggests effective pacing strategy. Her rankings reflect a solid performance against peers, placing 243rd out of all female participants and 34th in her division (F40-44). Notably, Alba improved her positioning from 596th overall at the 3-mile mark to 531st at the 4-mile mark, indicating mid-race improvement. Continuing to focus on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the entire race could yield even better results in future races. Keep up the great work!