Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Megan Gottschalk #22668 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish in the 10K Megan demonstrated an impressive level of consistency throughout the 10K event at the 2025 Portland Marathon. Starting with an even 10:27 min/mile pace for the first two splits, she gradually increased her speed. By the fourth and fifth miles, she improved her pace to 9:32 min/mile, which showed a well-executed strategy in pacing. Megan maintained a positive trend, finishing the sixth mile with a split pace of 9:27 min/mile, completing the race with an overall elapsed time of 1:01:49 and an average pace of 9:58 min/mile. Notably, Megan's position significantly improved mid-race. She moved from 592nd place overall at the first mile to 208th by the fourth mile, showing her ability to gain momentum as the race progressed. She secured 31st place in her division, F30-34, which reflects her competitive performance in a field of 2,114 participants. Continuing to work on speed endurance could further enhance her performance in future events.