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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Laura Justensen #8528 Race: 2026 Ogden 8.2 Mile Distance: 8.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Victory Laura Justensen delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon, completing the 8.2-mile race with a final time of 1:03:25. Her average pace was 7:46 min/mile, reflecting consistent and strategic pacing across all splits. Notably, Laura maintained her position as the top finisher in the F30-34 division, and she showed remarkable improvement compared to her previous race, shaving off over four minutes from her elapsed time. Laura's consistent top-five finishes within her gender category, coupled with her tactical split pacing, secured her the 17th position overall out of 740 participants. Her strongest splits were the early miles, where she ran the fastest segment at 7:21 min/mile. As the race progressed, maintaining a steady pace contributed to her standout division performance. Continuing to refine pacing strategies for the latter stages of races could further enhance Laura's already strong race outcomes.