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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Stefanie Trouern-Trend #2148 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits Show Strong Potential Stefanie Trouern-Trend, representing Granby, CT, showcased a promising start at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Early splits from mile 1 to 3 demonstrate excellent pacing with an average of 10:51 min/mile, achieving a noteworthy improvement from 1134th to 647th place overall in the initial miles. Significant elevation in standings occurred here, reflecting a commendable strategy in the early stages of the race. In the latter stages, split times peaked at mile 23 with a 15:31 min/mile pace, indicative of potential fatigue. A focused review on maintaining pace endurance for miles 18 through 25 could yield improvements in subsequent races. Overall time recorded was 5:28:23 with an overall placement of 1369th out of 1834 participants. Stefanie finished 38th in her division, Women 45-49, highlighting a consistent effort throughout. Maintaining early pace consistency is a strength; building endurance during the latter miles could be beneficial for future events.