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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Szobody #1488 Race: 2026 Ogden Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finishes Nicholas Szobody, age 32 from Preston, ID, demonstrated consistent pacing at the 2026 Ogden Marathon. With a finishing time of 2:48:03 and a pace averaging 6:24 min/mile, Nicholas maintained steady splits throughout the race. Notably, during mile 13, he achieved a remarkable split time of 5:56, significantly boosting his position to 11th overall at that point. Another highlight of Nicholas's race was the resilience seen at miles 13 and 26, where he climbed in the rankings, showcasing his ability to finish strong. Maintaining placement in the top 20 for much of the race, Nicholas placed 6th in the M30-34 division amidst 1808 total participants. Sustaining such a consistent pace reflects good endurance. One area for potential enhancement could be adjusting pace strategy to maintain placement gains achieved mid-race toward the final miles. Keep up the focused training!