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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Westin Burt #6112 Race: 2026 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing in a Competitive Field Westin Burt delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon in the 5K event, showcasing remarkable pacing consistency. Starting with a 5:07 mile, he began impressively within the top 10 overall positions. Maintaining a steady pace, his splits demonstrated a progressive, yet sustainable effort. His second mile was clocked at 5:17, followed closely by a third mile at 5:18. Finishing with an overall time of 16:14, Westin held an impressive average pace of 5:14 per mile. He managed to sustain his position consistently, finishing 16th in his division and 20th overall out of 1,474 participants. His strategic pacing from start to finish indicates a commendable race strategy. For future races, focusing on sustaining the initial pace throughout the race may help in maintaining or improving his position as the race progresses.