Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Leslie Rodriguez #23541 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Solid Performance Leslie Rodriguez from Eugene, OR, maintained an impressive pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. Displaying remarkable consistency, Rodriguez maintained an 8:49 min/mile split pace for the first five miles, only slightly slowing to 8:52 min/mile in the final mile. The overall finishing time was 54:43, leading to a place of 202 out of 2114 participants. Leslie placed 17th in the M35-39 division and 149th among male participants. A review of splits shows steady pacing, a critical component of endurance racing. Notably, the consistency in mile splits until the last mile highlights endurance, though slight adjustments in the latter stages could be beneficial for future attempts. It will be worthwhile to consider strategies for maintaining the initial pace throughout the race to improve overall standing. Overall, a strong performance representing the Silenus Run Club.