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Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: Joseph Cackler #1476 Race: 2025 Ogden Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Stellar Division Finish Joseph Cackler, a 39-year-old marathoner from Salt Lake City, UT, delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Ogden Marathon, concluding the 26.2-mile race in 2:38:52 with an impressive average pace of 6:03 min/mile. Notably, he secured the 1st place in his age division (M35-39), outpacing his rivals from the very first split. His rank improved steadily over the course of the marathon as he progressed from 16th place overall at the first mile to an 8th place finish overall and among all male participants. Strategically maintaining a consistent pace between miles 1 through 10, Cackler controlled his efforts and finished strong with a swift final mile of 5:46. Two consecutive 5:56 splits between miles 18 and 19 highlighted his ability to sustain momentum in the race's latter stages. With 1,558 participants, achieving 8th place overall indicates an exceptional level of performance and displays Cackler's strong endurance and race strategy. Consider focusing on maintaining even pacing as you progress in future runs.