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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Samuel Gerlach #6138 Race: 2025 Ogden Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Impressive Finish Samuel Gerlach, 23, from Perry, UT, demonstrated impressive consistency during the 2025 Ogden Marathon Half Marathon. He maintained a steady pace throughout the race, achieving an overall elapsed time of 1:15:30. His average pace was 5:45 min/mile, and he showcased particular strength in the first mile with a split time of 5:26. His ability to stay within a narrow pace range is a commendable effort, reflecting disciplined race management. While Samuel held a strong 3rd place in his division (M19-24), his performance was particularly notable in the latter part of the race. After briefly slowing in the 11th and 12th miles, he managed to reclaim his speed in the final mile. An area to consider enhancing for future races could be the mid-to-late race pacing strategy, focusing on maintaining the early race split times. This could improve his overall time further, especially given his steady positioning throughout.