Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Jackson Ruckert #22227 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits with a Strong Mid-race Surge Jackson from Portland represented the Nike Employee Team in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. Covering the 6.2-mile distance in an elapsed time of 1:13:08, his overall pace was 11:47 min/mile. Notably, the first two-mile splits were consistent at 11:08 min/mile, indicating an effective start. Interestingly, the fourth and fifth miles saw a significant improvement in overall performance with placements jumping drastically, where he was 459th overall and 50th in his division. Incorporating the data, it's beneficial for Jackson to focus on pacing strategies, especially maintaining the strong mid-race surge seen after the third mile. The split between the third and fourth miles showcased his ability to improve position, climbing from 863rd to 459th overall. Continued efforts on pace consistency in the later stages could align his finish with his mid-race efforts. Well done on representing your team and demonstrating a solid mid-race push, Jackson!