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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Kara Hockaday #8367 Race: 2025 Bridge to Brews 8K Distance: 5.0 miles Weather: Cool and clear. Perfect running conditions

Consistent Pacing and Improved Rankings Shine Kara Hockaday from Portland, OR delivered a standout performance in the 2025 Bridge to Brews 8K race. She maintained impressive consistency in her pacing, with each of the first three miles clocked at a steady 7:11 min/mile pace. In the fourth mile, Kara picked up the pace to 6:52 min/mile, which was her fastest split. Despite a slight slowdown in the final mile with an 8:18 min/mile pace, her overall time reflected significant improvement, finishing the race in 37:43. Kara secured 1st place in the female category, a solid improvement from last year's 4th place, demonstrating her progress and strategy enhancement. Compared to her previous race in 2024, where she finished with a time of 40:02, Kara improved her pace by nearly 40 seconds per mile. Her overall 8th place out of 429 participants underscores her continued dedication to performance excellence. Maintaining the newfound speed in the final stretch could further bolster results.