Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Yohaan Jaison #21674 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start with Opportunities to Refine Pacing Yohaan Jaison, an 11-year-old runner, showed remarkable initial performance in the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event. He began strongly with an 8:26-minute mile, securing the 1st position in his age division for the first split. The first and fifth splits demonstrated Yohaan's ability to maintain a consistent 8:19-minute per mile pace, reflecting his potential in managing a steady rhythm over shorter distances. However, the race trajectory indicated a significant slowdown in the sixth mile, with a split pace of 24:38 minutes per mile. This impacted his overall average pace to 11:11 minutes per mile. While finishing 12th in the M1-14 category is commendable for his age, focusing on maintaining pace during the latter stages could enhance his future performances. Yohaan's participation with "Run 'Till It Hurts" suggests a supportive team environment that could aid his growth as a runner.