Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Dhanraj Selvaraj #22282 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement with a Strong Finish Dhanraj Selvaraj, running for the team Scrambled Legs and Toast, participated in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. Over the course's six miles, Dhanraj consistently improved his pace, starting with a 11:17 min/mile pace in the first mile and culminating in a remarkable 7:59 min/mile pace by his final mile. His cumulative elapsed time was 1:02:10, which displays marked improvement in his speed, particularly in the latter part of the race. Throughout the event, Dhanraj's placement showed consistency and improvement. Initially positioned 386th overall, he gained ground and improved his placement to finish 473rd out of 2114 total participants. Notably, he maintained a solid standing throughout, finishing 296th in his gender and 62nd in his division (M30-34). Dhanraj’s impressive finish on a competitive course suggests strong pacing strategies and fitness gains, particularly in the latter half of the race. Focusing on early splits might help improve overall performance.