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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Joshua Perkins #1319 Race: 2025 Deseret News Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Competitor with Steady Performance Joshua Perkins delivered a strong performance in the 2025 Deseret News Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:41:54 and securing 1st place in the M35-39 division. Notably, he maintained an impressive 6:10 min/mile pace over the marathon distance. He demonstrated resilience, especially from miles 14-23, consistently keeping his pace between 6:02 and 6:10 min/mile. A standout moment occurred in the 7th mile, where a remarkable 4:43 min/mile split propelled him to 7th place overall. While Joshua maintained a consistent pace throughout much of the race, the 6th mile proved to be challenging, with a split time of 9:21 and a temporary overall position drop. However, his ability to finish strong, including maintaining a top 5 position from mile 10 onward, highlights his endurance and competitive spirit. Minor adjustments could be explored to smooth out pace fluctuations in future races.