Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jasper Liau #21821 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start, Challenging Finish for Nike Employee Runner Jasper Liau showed a solid start in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, representing the Nike Employee Team with distinction. His initial mile splits of 7:54 and 7:53 showcased consistent pacing. By the third mile, he picked up speed, achieving a 7:38 split, demonstrating his ability to adjust pace effectively. Jasper's performance peaked in miles four and five with identical splits of 7:16, steadily improving his position and finishing those miles in the top 25 overall. However, the final stretch proved most taxing. The sixth mile split saw a noticeable decrease in pace, clocking in at 22:23, which contributed to an overall finish time of 1:02:06 and an average pace of 10:01 per mile. This drop in speed resulted in a final placement of 469th overall. While the earlier pacing strategies were effective, focusing specifically on endurance for the race's second half could enhance future performance.