Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Tessa Ades #1967 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Tessa Ades maintained a solid and consistent pace throughout the marathon with an average of 8:32 min/mile. Despite a slight fluctuation in pace, ranging from 8:15 min/mile to 8:46 min/mile, she displayed endurance and resilience over the 26.2-mile course. Her strongest splits were miles 2 and 22, clocking in at 8:15 min/mile. Showcasing strategic pacing, Tessa moved effectively within her division F16-24, finishing 24th, highlighting the importance of consistency in a race. Notably, her overall place improved significantly during the race, indicating a successful strategy to maintain effort and speed consistently across the distance. Focusing on accelerating slightly in the last few miles or minimizing pacing fluctuations could further enhance future race outcomes. Keep up the strong work, Tessa!