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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Colby Hamson #3392 Race: 2026 Ogden Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish on the Second Podium Colby Hamson delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with a swift first mile at a 5:42 min/mile pace, Colby demonstrated impressive pacing strategy throughout the race. His consistency in maintaining a pace in the range of 5:27 to 5:54 min/mile contributed significantly to his overall performance. Notably, the split between mile 5 and mile 6 saw an outstanding increase in speed, with a pace of 5:11 min/mile. Colby's placement was particularly strong when he moved up from 5th to 2nd overall by mile 6. He completed the half marathon in 1:12:31, securing 3rd place overall among 3,332 participants and grabbing the podium spot in his division. Colby's strong splits and strategic speed showcased remarkable endurance and racing acumen. Training might focus on maintaining mid-race speed, particularly in the latter miles to help sustain his position gained from early advances.