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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Dylan Barks #3032 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Acceleration Leads to Podium Finish in Age Division Dylan Barks delivered an impressive performance with an overall time of 1:14:36, achieving a pace of 5:41 min/mile in the 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon. His strategic pacing was evident as he increased his speed throughout the race. Notably, in the first two miles, Dylan began with a split pace of 6:33 min/mile and improved to a swift 5:53 min/mile by the second mile. A standout performance occurred in the final mile, where he recorded a remarkable split pace of 5:02 min/mile, contributing to him finishing 2nd in his division (M30-34). Constructive pacing enabled Dylan to climb the ranks from an overall 39th position in the first mile to 20th overall at the finish line. Among male participants, he moved from 29th upon starting to 18th by the end. His ability to maintain a swift and improving pace throughout the race suggests a strong focus on endurance. Consider targeting interval training and tempo runs to fine-tune speed for even more advancement in future races.