Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Pedro Gonzalez #21498 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Strength in Middle Splits Pedro Gonzalez showcased strategic pacing throughout the race, especially highlighting a consistent improvement after the initial mile. His pace in the first mile was recorded at 11:06 min/mile. Notably, by the fourth mile, Pedro accelerated to a pace of 9:29 min/mile, maintaining this through the fifth mile as well. This pivot in pace is commendable and demonstrates his ability to manage energy effectively during the race. By mile six, Pedro improved further with a 9:23 min/mile pace. His final overall elapsed time was 1:01:27 for a total distance of 6.2 miles, positioning him 277th in the male category and 55th in his division, M25-29. The effort to close the gap from his initial split is notable. Focusing on refining the start of his races could further enhance his performance. Keep leveraging the strengths shown in the mid-race segments.