Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: blanca jimenez #21686 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Start and Mid-Race Surge; Late Pace Challenges Blanca Jimenez maintained a consistent start with her first few splits hovering around a 10:19 min/mile pace. Notably, she gained momentum by the fourth mile, clocking in at a faster 9:26 min/mile pace. This speed increase improved her placement significantly, proving her capability to effectively pace herself in the mid-section of the race. Her effective positioning was reflected in her impressive positioning within her division, ranking 11th by the 5th mile. However, the final stretch saw a pace drop to 13:27 min/mile, impacting her overall position, which finished at 20th in her F19-24 division. This indicates an opportunity for improvement in sustaining race pace during the latter stages. Blanca also improved her position overall before the final slowdown. Continuing to refine endurance, especially in maintaining a consistent pace throughout, could enhance overall performance for future races with LatinasRAPortland.