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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Grace Clements #1498 Race: 2025 Deseret News Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Speed Leads to Podium Finish Grace Clements delivered an exceptional performance at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon with an impressive finish time of 2:48:42, maintaining a consistent average pace of 6:26 min/mile. Notably, Grace secured an overall position of 10th among a total of 510 participants. A particularly strong aspect of her race was her performance near the end, where she consistently placed 2nd in both gender and division categories from mile 8 through the finish. Her strategic pacing saw a minor setback during mile 6, with a drop in pace to 9:46 min/mile, but she quickly recovered in mile 7, accelerating with a split time of 4:32 min/mile. This recovery was particularly remarkable and demonstrated her capability to regather speed. Grace maintained a strong podium position in her gender and division (F25-29), finishing 2nd overall in both categories, an accomplishment that reflects her strength and determination throughout the marathon. Continue this strategic approach, focusing on maintaining the early momentum throughout the race.