Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jordan Souza #23570 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Mixed Performance with Impressive Middle Segment Jordan Souza maintained a solid start at the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K, holding an even pace for the first two miles at 12:51 min/mile. However, the pace slowed significantly during the third mile to 17:13 min/mile, affecting the overall performance, with a drop in standings to 1375th. Notably, a strong recovery occurred later, with a much-improved 13:17 min/mile recorded during the sixth mile. Collectively, Jordan completed the 10K with an elapsed time of 1:28:16, averaging 14:14 min/mile, amidst a field of 2114 participants. Jordan moved up in gender placement mid-race, showing the potential for strategic pacing adjustments. Utilizing the pacing strength demonstrated in the earlier part of the race throughout the entire course could be beneficial for future races. Keep leveraging these insights for enhanced performance and aim for a more consistent mile-to-mile pacing pattern that better showcases your strengths.