Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Stefanie Slager #22323 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Efforts Amid Fluctuations Stefanie showcased her endurance in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K event, displaying consistent pacing with strategic shifts throughout the race. She completed the 6.2-mile course in 1:16:48 with an average pace of 12:23 min/mile, achieving 32nd place in her F50-54 division. Her performance saw a strong start at an 11:52 min/mile pace for the first mile, followed by some variations, including a noticeable slowdown to 14:14 min/mile by mile three. A steady recovery marked the latter half, with an impressive push seen in the fourth and fifth miles, both completed at an improved pace of 11:26 min/mile. Stefanie maintained her focus and dedication, reflected in her balanced time distribution despite the early variability. For future races, working on achieving more consistent splits may enhance overall performance. Keep leveraging the strengths demonstrated in the latter stages of the race to sustain momentum across all splits.