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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Jyotsna Ramachandran #8398 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Small Gains with a Strong Finish Jyotsna Ramachandran ran the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K with notable consistency and determination. Her splits highlight an impressive pacing strategy, especially at mile 6, where she clocked her fastest split at 9:06. Beginning with a steady 10:05 pace, Jyotsna managed to improve her speed significantly in the following miles, with her second mile at 9:18 and maintaining close to that pace until the fourth mile. Despite a slight slowdown during the fifth mile, Jyotsna finished strong, crossing the finish line with an overall time of 1:01:49, averaging a pace of 9:58 per mile. Her performance saw her placing 173rd within her gender category and 39th in her F30-34 division. The adjustments in pace between miles 1 to 4especially the marked recovery and uptick during the final milesuggest potential for enhancing stamina in the later stages. Future race strategies might consider maintaining this closing pace strength to reduce time in mid-race miles. Keep up the strong focus on gradual improvement!