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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Simon Powhida #347 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities for Speed Gains Simon's performance at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon demonstrated a strong and steady start. In the first six miles, he consistently paced between 5:47 and 5:50 min/mile, showcasing impressive consistency and stamina. His placement in the M25-29 division ranged from 3rd to 4th within this early portion, which underscores his competitive edge in the initial segment of the race. However, from mile 7 onwards, Simon's pace gradually slowed, with splits ranging from 5:54 to 8:15 min/mile as he finished the marathon, potentially indicating areas to enhance endurance over longer distances. Ending with an overall time of 2:50:04, he secured the 15th position in his division among 1834 participants, signaling a solid effort. Focusing on maintaining pace in the latter stages could improve positioning in future races. Keep up the good work and look to sustain that impressive early speed throughout the entire course.