Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Daniela Briceno #21139 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish in 10K Daniela Briceno demonstrated commendable pacing and strategic acceleration in her 10K MindRX Group race during the 2025 Portland Marathon. Starting with a steady 12:16 min/mile pace for her first mile, Daniela maintained her momentum, with slight variations as she navigated through the early segments of the course. Her third mile saw a substantial improvement in pace to 12:09 min/mile, which is commendable as it shows her ability to improve mid-race. Significantly, Daniela showcased an impressive push in the latter stages, clocking her fastest mile in the sixth with a 9:39 min/mile split. This final effort led to an overall pace of 11:30 min/mile and an official finish time of 1:11:18. As a member of the team "Every Wednesday!", Daniela's performance placed her 46th in her division and 443rd in the female category, indicating a strong showing amidst a field of 2114 participants. Continuing to focus on, and develop, her ability to progressively accelerate throughout the race will likely yield even greater outcomes in future races.