Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: George Palathingal #22091 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits with Late Race Deceleration George Palathingal maintained steady pacing in the initial stages of the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. His early splits were consistent, posting a 10:44 min/mile pace for the first two miles. He began the race in 715th place overall and 50th in his division, which he held through the second mile. Notably, his pace dipped to 12:53 min/mile in the third mile, resulting in a shift to 831st place overall. As the race progressed, George stabilized his pace, clocking between 11:23 and 11:33 min/mile for the final miles. He concluded with an average pace of 11:27 min/mile, finishing in 918th place overall and 62nd in the M40-44 division. For future races, aiming to maintain the initial consistent pacing through the middle stages could prove beneficial. Overall, his performance demonstrated a solid start with areas to fine-tune in the mid-race segments.