Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Derek Lee #22875 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Derek Lee maintained consistent pacing in the initial miles of the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group race. His first three miles showed consistent 9:45 min/mile splits, keeping him in the 354th position overall. Notably, Derek began accelerating from the fourth mile, posting a significant improvement with an 8:33 min/mile pace for both the fourth and fifth miles, improving his overall standing to 258th position. His sixth-mile performance was particularly impressive, clocking an 8:11 min/mile pace, allowing him to finish with an overall time of 56:07. Derek moved up to the 240th position overall, showing progress both in pace and placement, ending in the 32nd position in his division (M25-29). Despite the initial steady pacing, Derek found the energy for a strong finish. Continuing to work on maintaining even faster paces earlier might yield even better positions in future races. Well done representing Pacific Surge!