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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Laura Berglind #1514 Race: 2026 Deseret News Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with Strong Finish Laura Berglind completed the 2026 Deseret News Marathon with a total time of 3:03:51, maintaining an average pace of 7:01 min/mile over the 26.2-mile distance. She remained consistently in the top positions in her division, securing 3rd place. Early on, she demonstrated speed with a first mile split of 6:09, briefly leading the female division. Notably, Laura showcased a remarkable ability to maintain pace in the latter part of the race. Between miles 12 and 15, she consistently held a strong pace around 6:45 min/mile. In the final stretch, she closed with a 7:38 split for mile 26, allowing her to finish 7th overall and 2nd in her gender. Continuous pacing strategies paid off, particularly excelling mid-race and maintaining division rank. Continuing to refine pacing management could further enhance her performance consistency. Overall, a commendable marathon effort.