Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Charles Graham #21510 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Recovery Finish Charles Graham demonstrated remarkable consistency and improvement during the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. His overall time was 41:15, translating to an impressive pace of 6:39 min/mile. Charles' performance was a notable improvement from the previous year, where he clocked in at 49:37 at the same event. This indicates a significant enhancement in his pace, from 8:00 min/mile in 2024 to 6:39 min/mile in 2025. Focusing on his splits, Charles managed a consistent pace throughout the race, with most splits emerging in the 6:30 to 6:54 range. His ability to recover in the latter part of the race, marked by a swift 6:30 min/mile pace in miles 4 and 5, allowed him to solidify his 5th place in the M30-34 division. Maintaining focus in the middle miles could bolster overall results even further. Keep building on this momentum, Charles!