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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ian Meier #1628 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Middle Segment Ian Meier maintained an impressive steady pace throughout the Vermont City Marathon, finishing in 3:25:25 with an average pace of 7:50 min/mile. Demonstrating efficiency, Ian showed considerable consistency, tightening his pace from mile 9 to mile 19, where he recorded his best splits, consistent at around 7:44 min/mile. Notably, the split at mile 9 was the fastest at 7:29 min/mile, indicating a strong mid-race effort. Ian's performance saw fluctuations in placements, initially moving up significantly from 416th to 217th overall in the first three miles, showcasing a quick start before settling. The last few miles saw a slight decline in pace, with the final two splits recorded at 8:19 min/mile. A targeted focus on maintaining momentum in the final miles could enhance overall results. Each mile presented opportunities for pace consistency, culminating in a solid middle segment during this race.