Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Marissa Swartz #23581 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Improvements Marissa Swartz completed the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event with an elapsed time of 1:19:46, maintaining an overall pace of 12:52 min/mile. Her pacing started at 11:59 min/mile for the first two miles, demonstrating early consistency. However, the third mile saw a slower pace of 13:58 min/mile, impacting her overall pace. Notably, in miles four and five, she improved her split time to 13:11 min/mile. Her swift recovery on these miles indicates a keen ability to strategically adjust her pace mid-race. Marissa achieved some strong placements, particularly in the mid-sections of her splits—ranking 68th in her division and 370th in her gender category. Endurance comparisons to previous events show a positive trend with her pace improving markedly from her previous half marathons. For future races, focusing on maintaining the early pace during mid-race challenges will be crucial to further enhance overall performance. Overall, these results reflect a commendable effort and a clear progression in her racing strategy.