Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Rex Martin #4965 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Defies Challenges Rex Martin showcased remarkable pacing during the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K race. Starting strong, he completed the first mile in 4:31, securing the top spot in his division. Although there was a gradual slowdown, he maintained commendable pace consistency, with his splits varying only slightly, from a 4:31 pace in mile one to a 5:30 pace by mile six. Rex's overall elapsed time was 31:41, positioning him 21st in his gender category and 10th in the M19-24 division out of 1197 participants. Rex's transition from an initial 4:31 min/mile pace to an overall 5:06 min/mile pace indicates potential areas for strategic enhancement in the latter portions of the race. Analyzing his pace distribution and effort levels may yield helpful insights for refining race-day strategy. Consistent performance across the initial stages demonstrates a solid foundation on which he can build future improvements. Keep up the steady hard work, Rex!