Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Ryan Kesler #21730 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Mid-Race Surge Ryan Kesler delivered a steady performance with a total time of 54:04 over a distance of 6.2 miles in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group. Starting with a consistent pace from the first mile at 8:53 min/mile, he demonstrated resilience, reducing his split time progressively in the early miles. The most notable improvement occurred in mile four, where he achieved his fastest split at 8:29 min/mile, elevating his position significantly to 78th overall and 59th in the male category. After this impressive mid-race surge, Ryan continued to sustain a pace below 9:00 min/mile, closing the race with an average pace of 8:43 min/mile. His final positioning placed him 184th overall out of 2114 participants, and 31st in his division for M30-34. Focusing on maintaining this improved pace will be beneficial for future endeavors. Well done on executing a solid strategy and achieving a noteworthy performance.