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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: TRACY SORRENTINO #1668 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Mid-Race Performance Throughout the marathon, pace remained steady with an average pace of 12:19 min/mile. Notably, the first half displayed impressive pacing adjustments. Starting with an 11:39 min/mile pace, the first split performance at mile 2 improved to 11:31 min/mile. The best split was recorded at miles 5 and 6 with a pace of 11:04 min/mile and 11:06 min/mile, respectively, showcasing adaptability and resilience. Later miles showed some decreases in pace, with mile 10 being quite significant with a split pace of 16:03 min/mile. However, picking up the pace afterwards was commendable. Final placement was 1336th overall out of 1834 participants, ranking 35th in the F50-54 division. Effective strategies at maintaining earlier pace speeds and working on later race stamina might further enhance future performance. Reviewing pacing strategies, especially in the latter half, could improve outcomes in upcoming events.