Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jacob Wylder #22529 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Progression Throughout the Race Jacob Wylder demonstrated steady improvement in pace during the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. Starting with an average pace of 11:53 min/mile in the first mile, he showed consistency by gradually increasing his speed to 10:34 min/mile by the sixth mile. Jacob's final time of 1:09:26 resulted in an average pace of 11:12 min/mile. Notably, his performance in the fourth and fifth miles with identical split times of 10:38 min/mile was a turning point, revealing stronger pacing strategies in the latter half. In terms of placement, Jacob began strong, initially placing 483rd overall and moving to positions such as 390th during the fourth and fifth miles. The consistency in his splits indicates good endurance, although further targeting faster paces could enhance overall race times. Participation in the Doernbecher Dinos team might provide additional support and motivation for future events.