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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Madeline Landau #1585 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Pack Performance with Strategic Early Pacing Madeline Landau demonstrated strategic pacing in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Her initial five miles showed incremental improvement, with split paces decreasing from 8:19 to 7:40 min/mile. A strong start, highlighted by a notable leap to 207th place overall by mile three, showcased her ability to capitalize on early momentum. From miles 4 to 10, Madeline showed stabilized paces around the 7:50-8:12 min/mile range, reflecting disciplined mid-race execution, contributing to maintaining her position in the top-third of her division. The race dynamic shifted in the latter stages. With gradually increasing split tempos, spanning from 8:33 to 9:54 min/mile between miles 16 and 23, Madeline displayed resilience even as her ranking adjusted overall. She completed the marathon in a total time of 3:41:02, averaging 8:26 min/mile. Emphasizing strength in early pacing, future gains might focus on sustained consistency in the last quarter to bolster overall standings.