Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Shaivi Bathija #21074 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Promising Start, Strong Finish Shaivi Bathija showed promising initial mile splits with her first mile at 7:50 min/mile. By mile three, her pace was consistent at 8:01 min/mile, maintaining her lead in the F15-18 division. However, a shift was observed at mile four, with a significant drop in pace to 27:19 min/mile for the next two miles. Despite this mid-race slowdown, she concluded the race with an accelerated final mile at 11:55 min/mile, demonstrating a strong finish. Overall, Shaivi's performance secured her 9th in the F15-18 division and 877th among female participants, with an average pace of 14:52 min/mile. Effective pacing was evident in the initial sections, but sustaining this throughout could be beneficial in future races. Maintaining consistency during the mid-race stages could enhance overall performance. The data hints at potential, particularly in the ability to recover and finish strong despite mid-race challenges. This indicates a promising capacity for adjustment during races.