Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Kyung Lok Choi #22821 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Early Pace Kyung Lok Choi showcased an initially strong performance during the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. Starting with impressive consistency, he clocked his first and second miles at an even 8:14 min/mile pace, maintaining stable rankings, being 82nd in gender and 12th in his division after the second mile. As the race progressed, there was a noticeable pace change. The third mile split at 8:43 min/mile marked a slight drop in speed. The pace further shifted to 18:41 min/mile during the fourth and fifth miles, significantly affecting his overall standings. Despite these challenges, Choi managed a slight improvement in the final stretch with a 10:59 min/mile split for the sixth mile. Finishing the 10K with an elapsed time of 1:15:32 and an overall pace of 12:11 min/mile, focusing on endurance for middle miles could enhance future performances. Keep up the dedication and resilience!