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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Matthew Barnes #1387 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Strong Splits, Gradual Slowdown Matthew Barnes from White River Junction, VT demonstrated a consistent and calculated performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. He started off with a first mile split of 8:42 min/mile, improving to a steady pace in the second mile at 8:08 min/mile. Notably, he maintained a strong median pace of 8:15 min/mile through a significant portion of the race, achieving his fastest split of 7:48 in the ninth mile. While a dedicated effort was evident, a gradual slowdown occurred beyond the 20th mile. His pace shifted from 8:12 to 9:18 min/mile in the final stretch, with a finishing pace of 8:32 min/mile over 26.2 miles. Overall, he placed 495th out of 1834 participants, 378th among men, and 69th in the M30-34 Division. Consider exploring endurance and pacing strategies to maintain pace consistency in the latter miles. Great job reaching the finish line, Matthew!