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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Kristy Dela Cruz #1356 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing with a Strong Finish Kristy maintained a consistent pace throughout the marathon, with only slight fluctuations in split times. Her pacing strategy was evident from the start, as her first five-mile average pace was 10:27 min/mile, maintaining a relatively stable performance early in the race. Notably, her sixth mile showcased a significant improvement in position, moving up to 20th in her age division. In the latter half of the race, Kristy faced slower splits; however, she demonstrated resilience by finishing strong. Her final mile was completed at a pace of 11:23 min/mile, slightly faster than her overall pace of 11:49 min/mile. Consistently placed around the middle of the pack, Kristy's performance shows potential for pacing adjustments in future races to maintain earlier momentum. Her marathon ended with a time of 5:09:38, placing her 33rd in the F50-54 division. Consider increasing stamina and speed endurance to sustain initial pacing longer.