Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Yogesh Bansal #21063 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Yogesh Bansal delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon in the 10K MindRX Group event. Maintaining a consistent pace initially, he clocked each of the first two miles at 10:44 min/mile. His subsequent mile was slightly slower at 10:45 min/mile. However, his pace improved significantly in the second half, with the fourth and fifth miles completed at 9:35 min/mile, demonstrating a strategic effort to overcome the initial pace with negative splits. The final mile saw a more aggressive push with an improved pace of 8:49 min/mile, showcasing his endurance and strength towards the race's conclusion. Overall, Yogesh completed the race in 1:02:01, averaging a pace of 10:00 min/mile, placing him 18th in his age division and within the top 22% of his division. Encouragingly, focusing on earlier pace improvements could further enhance his strong finishes.