Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Minseok Kim #22868 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Closing Pace Minseok's performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group showed determination and a steady approach. Starting strong with a 9:21 min/mile pace in the first mile, he ranked well in his division. The initial split placed him 24th in the Male 30-34 Division and 94th among male competitors. As the race progressed, his pace modestly slowed, with notable effort maintaining times around the 10-minute mark, specifically 9:53 and 9:59 min/mile, reflecting steady endurance. By the last mile, Minseok showed a strategic uptick in pace, closing with a split time of 9:37 and an overall elapsed pace of 10:17 min/mile. These numbers show his capacity to manage energy effectively. Ending the race in 1:03:49 for the 6.2-mile course, he completed the run ahead of many peers, finishing 541st overall. Working on maintaining a constant pace could help avoid the mid-race slowdown. Keep building on this strong foundation.