Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Trini Luna Vargas #22737 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Success Trini Luna Vargas maintained a steady performance throughout the 10K MindRX Group event at the 2025 Portland Marathon, achieving an impressive division placement. Her completion time was 51:10, with an average pace of 8:15 min/mile. Notably, she placed 4th in the F25-29 division, out of a large field of 2114 participants. This reflects both endurance and consistency. Starting with an initial pace of 8:37 min/mile, Trini demonstrated sustained stamina by progressively quickening her tempo. By mile four, she reduced her mile split to 7:57 min/mile, maintaining this pace through to mile five, and finishing strong with a 7:49 min/mile pace in the final mile. This consistent improvement is commendable, showcasing her ability to adapt and accelerate as the race progressed. Consider focusing on maintaining this even pace from the onset in future races for even better results. Keep pushing forward with the Raza Runners!