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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Darren Skidmore #8567 Race: 2026 Ogden 8.2 Mile Distance: 8.2 miles

Steady Improvement at the 2026 Ogden Marathon Darren Skidmore delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon 8.2 Mile event, showcasing significant improvement from past races. With an overall time of 1:00:28, Darren maintained an even pace, resulting in an average of 7:24 min/mile. Notably, his strategic acceleration from miles 1 to 5 culminated in a commendable split of 6:53 min/mile at mile 5. This consistent pacing led him to finish in 12th place overall and 2nd in his division of M19-24, outperforming his previous years half marathon pace significantly. Starting with a slower initial mile at 7:40, Darren quickly gained momentum, shaving 29 seconds off his pace by mile 5. His ability to adjust pace effectively without drastic fluctuations was key. However, observing a relatively slower split at mile 8 suggests pacing could be smoothed out further towards the race's end. Focus on sustaining earlier splits to enhance the closing stages could yield even more impressive results.