Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Tatiana Jenkins #21681 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort Despite Mid-Race Challenges Tatiana Jenkins showcased remarkable consistency at the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. She maintained a strong opening with a 10:15 min/mile pace for the first mile, indicating a solid starting strategy. However, as the race progressed, Tatiana's pace began to face some challenges. Her elapsed pace shifted to 11:48 min/mile by the fifth mile, showing a slight decrease in speed, but she managed to regain momentum with a quicker 10:30 min/mile in the last mile. Within her division F35-39, Tatiana found herself advancing in placement during the later parts of the race, finishing 85th. Her final time was 1:11:45, with an average pace of 11:34 min/mile overall. For future races, maintaining a more consistent pace in the middle segments might aid in achieving a more competitive final result. Keep embracing that finishing determination witnessed in the last mile and aim to transfer some of that strength earlier in the race.