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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Relay Ham Fried Rice With A Side Of Beans #9027 Race: 2025 Ogden Marathon Relay Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Relay team "Ham Fried Rice With A Side Of Beans," from West Point, UT, maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Ogden Marathon. The team started strong with an average pace closely around 9:42 to 9:48 min/mile for the first few miles. By the 6-mile mark, the team faced a slower split of 13:41 min/mile, potentially a challenging segment. However, their pace improved significantly towards the end, achieving a commendable 8:04 min/mile at mile 18. In the final miles, the team's splits ranged between 9:30 and 10:15 min/mile. Ultimately, they completed the 26.2 miles in 4:15:37, maintaining an average pace of 9:45 min/mile. They placed 19th overall and 12th in their gender category, out of 51 participants. A focus on maintaining splits in the 9:00 min/mile range could yield even better results in future races. Overall, their pacing strategy was effective for a steady performance.