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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Ryan Barrus #1512 Race: 2026 Deseret News Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits Showcase Steadfast Progress Ryan Barrus completed the 2026 Deseret News Marathon with a final time of 2:59:48, yielding an overall pace of 6:51 min/mile. Maintaining a consistent pace was key, as evidenced by maintaining sub-7-minute miles from mile 5 through mile 26. A standout performance at mile 4 with a swift 5:36 split helped boost Ryans position, ultimately leading to an impressive finish. Progressively advancing in the field, Ryan achieved commendable placement, notably finishing 2nd in his division and 6th in gender. Emphasizing steady efforts, particularly in the latter half, mile 23 to mile 26 saw an average pace of 6:50 min/mile. Ending strong with a top 10 overall finish out of 544 competitors showcases a well-executed race strategy. Focus on maintaining an even split pace throughout the middle miles could enhance future performances even further.