Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: EMMANUEL CHARLES #21219 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Pacing Emmanuel maintained a consistent pace at the onset with a 9:54 min/mile for the first two miles. His initial placement was solid at 439th overall and 9th in his division. The pace slightly shifted by mile three, recording an 11:15 min/mile. Encouragingly, this shift resulted in an improved division standing, moving from 9th to 8th in the M1-14 category. Emmanuel's execution in these first stages shows a strategic approach to his race. In the latter half, his consistent efforts were evident, maintaining an 11:15 min/mile pace through miles four and five. The final stretch saw a mild acceleration with a 10:48 min/mile, completing the 10K in 1:06:12 at a 10:40 min/mile overall pace. Emmanuel concluded the race at 9th in his division, a commendable achievement considering the field of 2114 runners. For upcoming races, working on maintaining the initial pace throughout may yield even better results.