Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Natalie Skillern #22920 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace, Strong Finish Natalie Skillern delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, representing the Nike Employee Team. Her race started with consistent pacing, logging two initial splits of 9:16 min/mile. Despite a slight slowdown to a 9:28 min/mile at the 3-mile mark, she effectively accelerated over the latter half, culminating in an 8:39 min/mile for the final mile. This progression reflects strategic pacing and stamina, allowing her to finish the 6.2-mile course in 56:11 with an overall pace of 9:03 min/mile. Natalie placed 63rd in her gender category, and 16th in her age division (F35-39) out of 2114 participants, highlighting her competitive edge. Her advancement at different stages showcased a well-managed performance, moving from 288th to 241st overall by the finish. Continuing to focus on maintaining a strong start while progressively increasing speed towards the finish could further enhance her performance in future races.