Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ignacio Rodriguez #22212 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement in 10K Performance Ignacio Rodriguez showcased a strong and consistent performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K event. Maintaining an overall average pace of 8:48 min/mile, he expertly paced himself, starting with a 9:14 min/mile for the first mile and progressively increasing his speed to finish the sixth mile at an impressive 8:31 min/mile. His consistent split time improvements, with the last four miles faster than the initial, highlight a strategic approach to the race. Participating with the BAMFIC Solutions team, Ignacio placed 36th in his division (M30-34) out of a total of 2114 participants. The overall climb in placement after the first three miles indicates a strength in maintaining and increasing pace, which is commendable for future 10K races. Potential areas for enhancement include starting slightly stronger without compromising later miles, ensuring the hard-earned progress in the latter part of the race is not negated.