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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Scott Murphy #5061 Race: 2026 Ogden Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Marked Improvement and Strong Consistency Scott Murphy delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:18:48, achieving a consistently strong pace of 6:00 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notable pacing techniques were observed with solid acceleration, particularly at mile 10, where he clocked a rapid split of 5:50 min/mile. This indicates a well-executed strategy in maintaining stamina and speed as the race progressed. Scott secured the 3rd position in his division, M25-29, and ranked 9th in his gender category, demonstrating considerable improvement over his previous finish, where he placed 19th overall in 2025. Scott's marathon result featured steady pacing over several miles, notably achieving near-even splits in miles 5 through 10, all under the 6-minute mark. Areas for growth could focus on enhancing closing strategies in the final stretch of the course. His overall advancement from a 1:20:50 run last year reflects commendable progress with gains in endurance and competitive edge.