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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Morgan Jensen #2455 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Division Win Morgan Jensen delivered a consistent performance in the 2025 Deseret News Marathon Half Marathon. With an overall time of 1:11:49 and an average pace of 5:28 min/mile, they clinched first place in the F19-24 division. Despite shifting positions, Morgan maintained strong splits, notably completing mile 7 in 5:07, their fastest segment. In comparison to previous races, Morgan's experience in distance events is evident. In 2024, they also excelled with a victory in the F19-24 division of a 5K race. Maintaining an impressive pace of 5:26 min/mile despite the longer distance this year indicates significant endurance development. While Morgan placed fourth in their gender category, they demonstrated exceptional control over pacing. To further improve standings, consider focusing on maintaining the initial split speed more evenly over the entire race distance. Great job on the division win!