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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: James Hoefler #6279 Race: 2025 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Division Placement James maintained a steady and commendable pace throughout his 5K race at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon. His overall pace was 5:32 min/mile, with split times ranging from 5:21 to 5:38 min/mile. Notably, his second mile was his fastest at 5:21 min/mile, showcasing his strength in the middle segment. Despite a slight deceleration in the final mile, James effectively managed to secure a third-place position in his division, M25-29. For improvement, James might focus on sustaining his pace in the final segment of the race. With a total distance of 3.1 miles and an elapsed time of 17:09, he finished 24th overall out of 1225 participants, demonstrating competitive ability against a large field. Compared to his previous performance in the 2024 Deseret News Half Marathon, there's a significant improvement in pacing from 6:42 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Keep building on this trend for future races!