Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ryson Casupang #21201 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with a Strong Finish Ryson Casupang demonstrated a solid performance at the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event. Maintaining a steady pace in the first two miles with splits of 9:38 min/mile, he initially held his position well, ranking 346th overall and 21st in the M19-24 division. As the race progressed through miles 3 to 5, there was a noticeable slowdown with splits of 11:55 min/mile. This resulted in a shift to 702nd overall position and 30th in the division. However, Ryson’s final mile presented an impressive return to form with a 9:45 min/mile pace, closing the race at an overall 10:44 min/mile pace. This demonstrates effective energy management and a strong finish, allowing Ryson to regain some ground and finish 700th overall out of 2,114 participants. A focus on maintaining mid-race pace in future events could further enhance his performance. Nice work, Ryson!