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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Thomas Kapusta #1413 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Late Slowdown The data indicates a balanced start for Thomas, with an initial pace of 10:51 min/mile during the first mile. Throughout the middle stages, he demonstrated consistency, as seen with his pace often hovering around 10:00 min/mile, and even achieving a split pace as fast as 9:32 min/mile at mile 9. Peaks in placement, such as reaching 889th overall at the 9-mile mark, show determination and a capacity to maintain momentum. However, there was a marked decrease in pace entering the final stretch. From mile 20 onward, the pace slowed significantly, reaching 13:30 min/mile at mile 25. Thomas completed the race with an overall time of 4:44:45, placing 1111th overall out of 1834 participants. Focusing on endurance in the latter stages could yield performance improvements in future events. Keep up these efforts and continued dedication will pay off.