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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Avery Barton #4817 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Top Performance in Division Avery Barton maintained impressive paces throughout the race with an overall time of 34:45 and an average pace of 5:36 min/mile in the 10K event. Crucially, Avery secured first place in the F15-18 division, consistently holding this top spot for each split. Her effective pacing strategy was evident, with splits ranging from a brisk 4:57 min/mile for the opening mile to 5:59 min/mile for the final mile. This demonstrates both a strong opening phase and a steady approach as the race progressed. Avery's performance also saw her achieve 8th place in her gender category among a large field of 1,197 participants. Notably, despite the gradual increase in split times, Avery's rank improved when comparing the fourth mile overall position (54th) with the final position (62nd). Maintaining division leadership is a stellar accomplishment. For future refinement, consider focusing on pacing consistency. Overall, well done on executing a strong race strategy!