Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Brooke Taylor #1667 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance and a Strong Finish Brooke maintained consistent pacing throughout the marathon, demonstrating steady progress from an 11:31 min/mile at mile 3 to closing the race with an impressive 11:21 min/mile. Significantly, her performance improved during miles 5 and 6 with sub-10-minute splits, showcasing her ability to quicken the pace as the race progressed. In the latter stages, Brooke experienced some slowing between miles 20 and 21, with a split time of 17:07, which slightly impacted her overall pacing. However, she recovered well, finishing strong with consistent split times near the end. Her final stats reflect her effort, completing the marathon in 4:57:17 with an average pace of 11:20 min/mile. Brooke's placement indicates room for strategic pacing adjustments in the mid-race section to maintain momentum and finish with even stronger rankings. Well done on completing the marathon, Brooke. Your pace shifts highlight your adaptive capabilities.