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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Charles Wilhelm #4857 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Start and Endurance Challenges Charles Wilhelm executed a commendable performance at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K. His initial mile set a fast pace of 5:21, positioning him 39th overall. Notably, Charles picked up speed in the second mile, achieving his fastest split at 5:08. This strategy may have contributed to his temporary improvement in rank within the Male 15-18 Division from 20 to 16 by the midpoint. In the latter half, Charles maintained consistency with splits close to 5:10 pace, although the fifth mile had a slight slowdown at 5:28 pace. Despite this, his overall pace was 5:21 min/mile, resulting in a final time of 33:10. Attention could be given to sustaining faster paces in the later stages to maintain position, as he finished 24th in his division. His dedication as part of Layton Boys B team speaks to his potential for improvement with targeted endurance work.