Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Marlon Rico #22199 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Mid-Race Surge Marks Notable Improvement Marlon maintained a solid race performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. His splits reveal consistent pacing, starting with a 15:54 min/mile for the first two miles. The third mile showed a slight increase in split time, recorded at 17:24 min/mile, but an impressive improvement followed in the fourth and fifth miles, both clocking in at 16:19 min/mile. This mid-race surge reflects a strategic effort in pacing, essential for long-distance events. Overall, Marlon completed the race in 1:42:22 with an average pace of 16:30 min/mile, finishing 123rd in his age division. Comparing this to his previous half marathon effort of 18:26 min/mile, he has demonstrated a notable advancement in speed. Although his final mile split rose slightly to 17:19 min/mile, maintaining consistent effort in the later stages of the race can continue to improve his future race outcomes. Keep building on this progress!