Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Víctor Cervantes #22624 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Mid-Race Struggles Vìctor Cervantes demonstrated a strong start during the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group, maintaining a steady pace of 7:51 min/mile for the first two miles. He secured 13th place in the M35-39 division during these initial splits. His running strategy displayed consistency and pace control early in the race, which is an essential skill for any distance runner. However, after the third mile, there was a noticeable slowdown, with splits of 15:07 min/mile in the fourth and fifth miles, impacting his overall standing and time. The final time was 1:05:05 with an overall place of 606 out of 2114 participants. Gains can be made by focusing on maintaining mid-race endurance and pacing consistency to avoid pace drops. Training on sustaining pace over longer distances can aid in improving future race performances. Keep up the dedication with the Raza Runners team!