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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Brian Golatka #5162 Race: 2025 Bridge to Brews 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Cool and clear. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Splits Lead to Strong Division Finish Brian Golatka, 44, from Portland, OR, demonstrated impressive consistency at the 2025 Bridge to Brews 5K. Maintaining a strong average pace of 7:10 minutes per mile over the 3.16-mile course, Brian steadily held his position, finishing with an overall time of 22:40. Notably, his fastest split was in the second mile with a swift 7:02 minute pace, showing his capability to push harder as the race progressed. In terms of placement, Brian succeeded in securing 2nd place in his M40-44 division and 8th in the male category. His overall placement was 9th out of 434 participants, illustrating a commendable performance. While he slightly slowed in the third mile, his initial faster pace balanced it out, resulting in a solid finish. Focusing on maintaining the quicker second-mile pace throughout could further enhance his future performances.