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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Andrew Francis #4791 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Promising Potential Andrew Francis, a young runner from Ogden, UT, participated in the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K and demonstrated impressive consistency in his performance. He maintained an average pace of 5:54 min/mile throughout the race. Notably, Andrew accelerated after his first mile, clocking a 5:43 min/mile for his second split, which was his fastest split time. His elapsed time at 6 kilometers was 35:24. Completing the 10K in a final time of 36:35, Andrew's placements were commendable, especially in his age division, M15-18, where he secured the 49th position out of many competitors. His steadiness in pacing stood out, never deviating significantly from his average pace. For further enhancement, focusing on slightly increasing the speed in the later stages of the race could improve his position. A promising performance for the Ogden Boys team, Andrew's talent and determination are evident.