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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Balu Duraiswamy #8051 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start with Opportunities in the Later Miles Balu Duraiswamy showed a solid start in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K event. His initial mile was paced at 11:05 min/mile, swiftly moving to 10:30 min/mile in the second mile, showing improvement early on. By the third mile, Balu's pace shifted slightly to 11:33 min/mile, which led to a drop in his overall rankings. Nevertheless, his dedication was evident as he had a strong position within his M35-39 division at the beginning. In the latter half of the race, Balu experienced a gradual slowing, with his pace reaching 14:38 min/mile by the fifth mile. This section impacted his overall standing, placing him 73rd in his division. Balu completed the race in 1:14:28, clocking an overall pace of 12:00 min/mile. For future events, aiming for consistency and maintaining speed in the latter segments should be a focal point. Emphasizing these areas, you can aim to finish stronger.