Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Christopher Stapp #22350 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Pacing Excellence and Division Win Christopher Stapp demonstrated impressive pacing throughout the 10K MindRX Group event at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Starting strong with a 5:47 min/mile pace, Christopher maintained a competitive rhythm, never letting his pace slip beyond 6:06 min/mile. This steady performance highlighted his strategic approach, particularly in the middle splits, where he clocked two identical 5:48 min/mile splits. His efficient pacing contributed significantly to an overall elapsed time of 36:36. While maintaining fierce competition, Christopher secured first place in the M30-34 division. Ending with an overall and gender placement of 5th against 2114 total participants signifies a commendable performance. Notably, two of his splits placed him second overall, showing potential for shorter intervals of elevated competition. For future races, fine-tuning pacing consistency, particularly between the 5K to 10K transition, could bolster his ranking further. Keep building on this strong foundation.