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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: James Booth #4070 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish James Booth achieved a noteworthy 10K time of 35:10 at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon. Throughout the race, his average pace was 5:40 min/mile. He began impressively with a 4:56 min/mile in the first mile, holding steady to well be at 5:05 and 5:20 in the subsequent splits. Notably, he maintained consistency despite a minor slow down, closing the 6th mile in 5:49. This demonstrates his strong endurance and capacity to stay focused, even as the race progressed. His performance outshone 1,125 participants, securing a finish in 61st place overall and 24th in the M15-18 division among male racers. A key takeaway for future races would be to maintain the initial pace throughout subsequent splits. Focusing on strategies for the middle miles may enhance performance even further. Keep building on that final mile push for even better results next time!