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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Tom Werner #2315 Race: 2026 Ogden Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Improved Marathon Performance in Ogden Tom Werner delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:46:40 and maintaining an average pace of 6:21 min/mile. He achieved a significant personal improvement from his previous marathon time of 2:51:17, recorded at the 2025 Ogden Marathon, enhancing his pace by 11 seconds per mile. Tom remained consistent throughout the race, with split times mostly within the 6:18-6:28 range. Remarkably, Tom placed 4th in his division (M30-34), which included 1808 participants overall. His strongest segment was the final mile, where he advanced from 19th to 10th overall, demonstrating strong finishing endurance. For future races, focusing on maintaining and possibly increasing his pace consistency could further enhance his performance. Overall, Tom's strategic pacing led to an impressive leap in overall placement from the previous year's marathon. Great job, Tom!