Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Rahul Marathe #21885 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progress with Room for Pace Consistency Rahul Marathe maintained a solid performance in the 10K MindRX Group at the 2025 Portland Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 39:57. His average pace was 6:26 min/mile. Notably, he improved his pace significantly mid-race, clocking his fastest mile splits at 6:09 during the 4th and 5th miles. This mid-race acceleration helped him move from placing 21st overall to 8th briefly. Consistency is vital; with more practice, smoothing out pace variations early on could lead to improvements in his finishing position. Throughout the race, Rahul demonstrated a competitive edge against his division, ranking 4th in the M30-34 category out of 2114 participants. His performance shows marked progress when compared with earlier races, including the 2023 Portland Marathon half marathon, where he averaged a 6:54 min/mile. Continued focus on maintaining a steady pace in the initial miles could optimize his overall finish time in future races.