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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Kajja Huber #1464 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Performance with a Notable Speed Increase at Mile 9 Kajja Huber demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the marathon with a final time of 5:18:34, translating to an average pace of 12:09 min/mile. Starting with an initial split pace of 12:13 min/mile, Kajja managed to progressively improve her pace, reaching a remarkable top split pace of 10:58 min/mile at mile 9. Her overall placement among the 1834 participants was 1321, with a gender placement of 525, and she secured the 45th position in the F35-39 age division. While the latter portions of the race showed some deceleration, particularly between miles 21 and 25, Kajja maintained a commendable overall pace under varying conditions. A focus on maintaining a steadier pace in the final miles could enhance future performances, particularly between miles 20 and 26 where split paces averaged above 12:30 min/mile. Consider incorporating more targeted endurance training to sustain the accelerating mid-race momentum all the way to the finish line.