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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Josef Gertner #4894 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent and Determined: Strong Division Standing Josef Gertner delivered a consistently strong performance at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K. Starting powerfully, he covered the first mile in 4:48, quickly advancing from 40th to 32nd place overall. His splits remained notably consistent as he maintained sub-5-minute paces through the first four miles, only slightly varying to a 5:17 split by mile three. This shift did momentarily alter his overall standing, but he maintained an impressive third place in the M30-34 division. By the race's end, Josef finished with an overall time of 32:00, securing an admirable fourth place in the M30-34 division and 25th overall out of 1197 participants. His final average pace was 5:09 min/mile. A closer watch on maintaining the early fast pace could further enhance his race strategy. His strategic pacing and strong division placement reveal his potential for future improvements.