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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: McKay Larsen #1254 Race: 2025 Deseret News Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Remarkable Pace Elevation in Marathon Performance McKay Larsen delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon, decisively claiming 1st in his division M19-24 with a total time of 2:38:52 and an average pace of 6:03 min/mile over 26.2 miles. His start was strong with a 5:16 for the first mile, maintaining a swift pace until reaching some fluctuations between miles 6 and 26. Notably, a peak in pace occurred at mile 12 with a 5:22 finish, while later miles displayed more variability with times exceeding 6-minute miles. Consistency was a hallmark of his race, maintaining a top 4 position overall from start to finish, aligning with a significant improvement from prior marathons. In 2022, he finished with a time of 3:23:06 at a 7:45 min/mile pace, indicating remarkable advancement in endurance and speed. To further enhance his performance, focusing on control during mid-to-late miles could yield even faster overall times.