Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: James Hickman #1063 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Mid-Race Development Throughout the race, the pacing showed a strong start and steady mid-segment. The early miles displayed a progressive improvement, with the pace dropping from a 11:22 min/mile in the first mile to 10:50 min/mile by the second mile. James maintained a consistent sub-11:00 min/mile pace multiple times, illustrating controlled pacing. Noticeably, mile 7 was completed at a noteworthy 10:14 min/mile, showcasing peak performance during this part of the event. Towards the latter miles, there was a noticeable shift as pacing increased. The shift began around mile 16, reaching a 13:49 min/mile in mile 21. Identifying pacing strategies could help sustain early mile consistencies throughout. Given the highlights in mid-race form and the strong start, focusing on maintaining pace in later stages would prove beneficial in subsequent races. Overall, the race showed strategic pacing capabilities, with room to build upon endurance for future events.