Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Susan Schmidt #23552 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace, Strong Division Lead Susan Schmidt completed the 2025 Portland Marathon’s 10K MindRX Group with an overall time of 1:03:44, maintaining an average pace of 10:16 min/mile. She recorded steady paces throughout the race with her fastest segment between miles 4 and 5 at a pace of 9:42 min/mile. Notably, she led her division F60-64 initially, claiming the 1st place before ending the race in 5th place in her division out of 2114 total participants. With a proven marathon background, Susan's performance showcases the steady pacing strategy she embraced. Comparison to her previous 13.1-mile events shows similar pacing, reinforcing her endurance consistency. To improve future performance, consider focusing on maintaining the initial pace observed in the first mile, applying it to later stages. Her mid-race pace drop offers a critical insight into potential pacing adjustments for maintaining energy and speed towards the race finish. Well done, Susan!