Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Claudia Castellanos-Bahena #22621 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Mid-Race Gains Claudia Castellanos-Bahena maintained a steady pace in the 10K MindRX Group race at the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing with a total time of 1:22:40 and an overall pace of 13:20 min/mile. She demonstrated a strong start with her first mile pacing at 11:52 min/mile, where she placed 42nd in her age division (F30-34). Notably, Claudia showed significant improvement between mile 3 and mile 5, suggesting strategic pacing adjustments that allowed her to regain ground and secure consistently mid-table positions in her age group at that stage. While Claudia’s overall standing may suggest room for improvement, there were key areas of consistency and recovery where she excelled. Between miles 4 and 5, her performance leveled remarkably, maintaining a 13:11 min/mile pace. Ending the race 140th in her division amongst 2114 participants indicates a solid commitment to maintaining her rhythm. Continuing to refine pacing consistency could further enhance her future races. Well done, Claudia, on representing the Doernbecher Dinos!