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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: London Sinclair #1029 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Mid-Race Performance London Sinclair maintained remarkably consistent pacing throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Starting with a steady 9:01 min/mile in the first mile, she quickly improved her pace, reaching her fastest split at mile 9 with an impressive 8:11 min/mile. From miles 2 to 12, her pace consistently hovered between 8:22 and 8:29 min/mile, showing strong endurance and pacing ability. The ability to maintain such close pacing over multiple miles demonstrates a well-managed race strategy. Her overall race elapsed time was 3:46:22, with an average pace of 8:38 min/mile. Despite some pacing fluctuations in the final miles, her determination shone through as she finished strong, reclaiming efficiency with a final mile at 8:39 min/mile. London placed 26th in her division (F16-24), which is impressive given the overall competition and large participant field of 1,834 runners. Maintaining focus in the middle stages allowed for recovery later on, an essential skill to refine further.