Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Sunitha Narayanan #22020 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Room for Strategic Pacing Sunitha Narayanan completed the 10K MindRX Group event at the 2025 Portland Marathon with a final time of 2:26:46, averaging a pace of 23:40 min/mile. Her performance was marked by a steady pace, holding a consistent split around the 25-minute mark for most of the segments. Notably, Sunitha's best split time occurred during the first mile at 20:22 min/mile, after which her pace gradually slowed. In her division, F50-54, she placed 65th, with a total of 2114 participants in the event. Her performance highlighted consistency, but there are opportunities for optimizing pacing strategy. After an initial quick first mile, aiming to maintain a more consistent pace could prevent slower mile times as the race progresses. Focusing on stamina and sustaining momentum in future races can help improve overall performance. Keep up the dedication, and you'll see your hard work pay off even more.