Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Mai-Lee Yap #22535 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with a Late Surge Mai-Lee Yap maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, representing the Doernbecher Dinos. Her overall elapsed pace was 16:14 min/mile, completing the race in 1:40:44. Notably, her sixth-mile split time improved to 15:03 min/mile, showcasing her ability to increase speed toward the end. She maintained places within the top 60 of her division, finishing 57th in the F50-54 category amidst 2114 total participants. The consistency in her first two miles, each clocking in at 16:16, was impressive. While there was a slight deceleration in the third mile (17:05 min/mile), she quickly recovered, finishing strong. Mai-Lee's ability to regain pace could be a focal point for future races, aiming to sustain that strong finish throughout. Engaging in pace variability training may enhance her overall performance in upcoming races. Maintain the focus and drive shown during the latter part of this race.