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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Atharva Kulkarni #8214 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Atharva Kulkarni from Chandler, AZ, demonstrated a steady race performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K event. His initial pace started at 12:45 min/mile, ranking him 11th in the M1-14 division for the first mile. Gradually improving his overall position with a solid second mile at a 11:43 min/mile, Atharva showcased his capability to gain momentum as he maintained a consistent pace over the subsequent miles. In an impressive final mile, Atharva recorded a time of 12:28, catapulting him to 1st place in his division for that segment. The awareness and push towards the end demonstrate a strong finishing kick. Overall, Atharva completed the 10K with an elapsed time of 1:20:10, maintaining an average pace of 12:55 min/mile. While maintaining generally consistent pacing, focusing on the endurance and recovery could help avoid fluctuations in the middle segments to ensure even steadier results overall.