Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Prashant Kowtal #21754 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Opportunities for Growth Prashant Kowtal completed the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group with an overall time of 1:33:01, which averaged out to a 15:00 min/mile pace. He maintained a fairly consistent pace throughout, with slight variability visible between mile splits. Notably, his first mile was the quickest at 11:24, while the subsequent miles saw a gradual deceleration, most pronouncedly in the final mile split of 16:28. Throughout the race, Prashant held a solid position within the men's 45-49 division, finishing in 57th place out of 57 participants. Compared to his previous 10K at the 2024 Portland Marathon, where he achieved a time of 1:26:43 and placed 18th in his division, there is potential to examine strategies for maintaining pace over the course distance. Joining the team StepUpSquad might provide additional support and training insights to bolster future performances.