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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Joseph Garcia #210 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Late Race Challenges Joseph Garcia maintained a strong and consistent pace, starting with a 7:08 min/mile in the first mile and keeping mostly within the 7:14 to 7:21 range for the first 20 miles of the race. Most notable was his 21st mile, where the pace slowed slightly to 7:35, indicating the need for a slight strategy adjustment in the latter part of the race. Finishing the marathon with an overall pace of 7:26 min/mile is commendable, especially given the slight challenges in the closing miles. Joseph ranked particularly well in the M35-39 division, staying mostly in the top 35 throughout the race. By the 23rd mile, he had achieved a pace of 7:04, demonstrating stamina and capability to push when necessary. A slight speed decrease in miles 24 to 26, with split paces between 7:56 and 8:14 min/mile, suggests more focus on pacing strategy could be beneficial for future improvements. Overall, a solid race performance.