Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sudha Janardhanan #21675 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace with Room for Strategy Optimization Sudha Janardhanan completed the 10K MindRX Group at the 2025 Portland Marathon with a total time of 1:15:53, averaging a pace of 12:14 min/mile. Notably, her performance during the initial mile was one of the stronger segments, clocking in at 11:32 min/mile, which positioned her 423rd overall, 211th among females, and 26th in her F40-44 division. Sudha’s pace fluctuated through the later miles, with the second and third miles being slightly slower at 12:40 and 13:29 min/mile, respectively. However, she rebounded with consistent times of 11:35 min/mile in the fourth and fifth miles, improving her standing among overall and gender rankings. Considering her fluctuation in pace, particularly in the middle segment, focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout may yield significant results in future races.