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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Jake Jensen #5044 Race: 2026 Ogden Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Success Jake Jensen, representing Logan, UT, showcased outstanding consistency at the 2026 Ogden Marathon Half Marathon, clocking in at 1:21:31. Achieving a steady pace average of 6:13 min/mile, Jake prominently secured the 2nd position in the competitive M30-34 division. Notably, Jake maintained a consistent top 20 placement throughout the race, notably advancing to 13th by mile 9. The race saw strategic pacing improvements across the course, highlighted by a swift mile 10 split at 5:53 min/mile. What stands out is Jake's ability to sustain efforts under increasing pressure, leading to an impressive overall ranking of 19 out of 3332 participants. Given Jake's previous marathon performance at the 2025 Ogden Marathon, with a pace of 7:20 min/mile, this half marathon marks a significant step up in pacing efficiency. Focus on maintaining this level of endurance and pacing for upcoming races to maintain and improve competitive performance.