Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Edward Charles #21218 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Split Improvements Edward Charles showcased a steady pace in the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K event. His initial mile split was 14:45, which he improved significantly by the second mile, recording a split time of 12:36. This adjustment helped him secure 23rd place in the M1-14 division at that stage. His strongest and most consistent pace was maintained in the subsequent miles, with Elapsed Paces consistently near the 14:04 mark. Throughout the race, Edward placed steadily within his division, finishing 21st out of the M1-14 age group. His overall finish time was 1:27:11, with an average pace of 14:03 min/mile. Notably, Edward pushed forward to finish 1487th overall out of 2114 participants, demonstrating tenacity and consistent pacing. Future focus could be on pacing to maintain or accelerate the performance observed in the second mile for continued improvement. Keep up the positive momentum with the Kerala Runners team!