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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Matthew Martinez #2402 Race: 2025 Ogden Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Matthew maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Ogden Marathon, clocking an average pace of 6:16 min/mile over the 26.2-mile distance. His split times showed remarkable consistency, with most splits ranging between 6:09 and 6:32 minutes per mile, including strong early miles such as Split 3 with a 6:09 min/mile pace. Notably, he achieved a faster pace in the final miles, recording his quickest split in mile 22 at 5:51 min/mile, which significantly improved his standings. In terms of placements, Matthew stood out in his division, securing 5th place in the M25-29 age group. Overall, he finished 14th among 1,558 participants, with a commendable 12th place in the male category, reflecting a strategic race execution. The brief slowdowns in splits such as mile 25 (6:52 min/mile) could be opportunities for focused training, but his robust overall performance demonstrates his competitive stamina and tactical racing skills.