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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Abigail Johnson #4797 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance With Notable Improvement Abigail Johnson, age 14 from Kaysville, UT, ran the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K with significant improvement from her previous 10K race. She clocked a final time of 47:31, averaging a 7:39 min/mile pace, which is a remarkable improvement from her previous 8:35 min/mile pace in 2024. Notably, Abigail maintained consistent splits with minimal pace fluctuation; her fastest split being 7:22 during her second mile. She placed 3rd in her F12-14 division out of all participants, showing excellence in her age category. Abigail's performance was steady, with each split consistently around the 7:30 mark, demonstrating adept pacing skills. Moving forward, focusing on even more consistent pacing and slightly increasing speed toward the later miles could prove beneficial. Her progress from last year indicates a well-executed training regime, and her standing is a testament to her growing potential as a competitive runner.