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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Between a Walk and a Hard Pace #1643 Race: 2026 Deseret News Marathon Relay Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits and Strong Division Finish The team "Between a Walk and a Hard Pace" demonstrated commendable consistency during the 2026 Deseret News Marathon Relay. From the outset, they maintained a reliable pace with initial splits consistently around 8:55 min/mile. By mile 4, they accelerated to a swift 7:52 min/mile, briefly securing an overall place of 5. Notably, at mile 10, they took first place in the Open Division with a 6:39 min/mile. Their performance peaked mid-race with a steady improvement in pacing, achieving 7:54 min/mile by mile 13 and once again leading their Open Division. Although the final segments saw slower splits, they still managed an overall time of 4:08:32, averaging 9:29 min/mile. Finishing 3rd in their division reveals promising potential. The sections between miles 18 and 25, which demonstrated slower paces, suggest an area where targeted training could maintain early race strengths throughout the entire distance.