Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Josh Nielson #4456 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Improvements Josh demonstrated strong progress in the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K. His overall time of 38:03 reflects significant improvement, with an impressive average pace of 6:08 min/mile. Noteworthy was his 4th split, achieving a remarkable pace of 5:09 min/mile, his fastest segment of the race. This shows a capacity for quick recovery and fast-paced intervals. Despite fluctuating placements, he managed to finish well among his division peers. Compared to his previous performance in the 2022 event, where his overall time was 51:05 at a pace of 8:14 min/mile, Josh has made a commendable leap in both speed and endurance. His strategic pacing, especially the breakthrough in the second mile where he clocked a 5:49 min/mile, displays well-managed energy distribution. To elevate his performance further, maintaining consistency in the latter miles could help improve overall results. Keep focusing on refining that final push.