Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Bryan Kaiser #22708 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with a Strong Mid-Race Position Bryan maintained a steady pace through the first two miles of the 2025 Portland Marathon's 10K MindRX Group event, clocking identical splits of 12:04 minutes per mile. His strategy resulted in a stable start as his pace kept him secure in the middle of his division, peaking at 88th place in the M35-39 category. The third mile saw a decline in pace to 13:47 min/mile, which was his slowest split, resulting in a brief fall in position. Notably, Bryan demonstrated resilience by regaining ground in the fourth and fifth miles with improved splits of 12:15 min/mile. His determination was evident as he pushed to his best division placement at 48th. Although the final mile saw a slight recovery, his overall performance concluded with an average pace of 12:30 min/mile. Encourage exploring strategies for pacing consistency, particularly in the latter half for future races, to maintain momentum.