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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Alexandra Audu #2051 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency Leads to Dominance in Division Alexandra Audu maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2026 Deseret News Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:17:14 and an average pace of 5:53 min/mile. Her performance solidified her top position in the F35-39 age division, highlighting her remarkable capability over the 13.1-mile distance. Alexandra's most notable split was between miles 5 and 6, where she achieved her fastest split pace of 5:43 min/mile, which helped her advance in the rankings during that section. As the race progressed, Alexandra demonstrated resilience, especially between miles 10 and 13, where she maintained a steady pace just slightly above her average. Alexandra placed 7th in gender and 21st overall among 1,374 participants, showing strong competitiveness. One area of consideration could be maintaining speed during the later miles to ensure consistent pacing. Maintaining focus and stamina in the latter stages will further enhance Alexandra's already sharp running skills.