Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ryan Hsu #11264 Race: 2025 Portland Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Tactical Adjustments Needed in Second Half Ryan Hsu started the 2025 Portland Marathon with an impressive consistency, maintaining a steady pace of 6:29 min/mile for the first seven miles. This kept him consistently placed at 42nd overall and strong within his division, highlighting his disciplined start. However, from miles 11 through 26, there was a noticeable shift, with a largest split time of 25:09 at mile 23 which led to a change in positions. The finish time was 3:36:19 at an average pace of 8:15 min/mile, placing Ryan 461st overall out of 3,445 participants. As a member of the Nike Employee Team, focusing on maintaining energy levels in the second half could optimize future performance and stabilize his rankings. Overall, the initial strategy was strong but adapting to pacing changes in the latter half can enhance outcomes.