Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Seth Koch #4920 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Seth Koch maintained a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K. His overall elapsed time was 37:08, averaging a pace of 5:59 min/mile. The splits indicate a steady start with a 5:49 min/mile pace in the first mile and a remarkable acceleration in the second split at 5:40 min/mile. Although pace slightly fluctuated towards the latter stages, keeping around 6 minutes per mile is commendable. There was a minor slowdown in the fifth mile with a time of 6:19, which affected his overall placement slightly, yet he admirably finished strong with a final split of 6:03. His overall placements, including being 92nd in gender and 57th in the M15-18 division, demonstrate solid competitiveness among peers. Focusing on maintaining the early pace in the latter splits could enhance performance, especially in longer races where endurance is key. Keep building on this solid foundation.