Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ala Hedayati #21589 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Pace Adjustments Ala Hedayati from Tigard, OR participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group. She started strong with a pace of 11:32 min/mile maintained over the first 2 miles. Her overall pace for the race was 13:28 min/mile over the 6.2-mile course. Notably, the third mile saw a pace shift to 16:42 min/mile, contributing to a change in her overall pacing strategy. Ala finished with a time of 1:23:35. Throughout the race, there was a noticeable change in her placing, particularly from the third mile onward. Ala’s placement in her division F19-24 saw her initially at 53rd but concluding at 70th. Working on maintaining her initial pace could lead to improved results in future races. Keep up the effort with your team, "His girl, their problem", for collaboration and encouragement in future races.