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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Saydi Anderson #4026 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pacing Saydi Anderson from Bountiful, UT, showcased a solid performance at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K. Her steady pace secured her the top spot in the F25-29 division, finishing with a total time of 35:40, averaging a pace of 5:45 min/mile. Notably, Saydi recorded her fastest split in the first mile at 5:20, which helped her maintain a competitive position throughout the race. As the race progressed, her pace remained consistently strong, with her final mile split at 6:03. It's worth highlighting her remarkable improvement mid-race, where she climbed from 83rd to 48th place overall by the end. Although she started a bit faster, maintaining her top rank in the age division demonstrates great endurance. Future races could benefit from a balanced pacing strategy to optimize overall performance and efficiency. Saydi placed 14th among the 1197 participants, a commendable achievement.