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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Pina Porceddu #1781 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Control with a Strong Division Finish Pina Porceddu completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a total time of 3:47:47 and an average pace of 8:41 min/mile, earning her a 5th place finish in the F50-54 division out of 1834 total participants. Notably, she achieved her fastest mile with an 8:21 split at mile 3, showing strong early pacing. Her performance remained consistent with a fairly steady pace, highlighted by minimal variation in pace between miles and overall improved positioning within her division. In particular, Pina demonstrated commendable control in her pacing. The race revealed a few late-mile splits, such as mile 20 and mile 21, which were recorded at paces of 9:23 and 9:46 respectively. These last miles present a valuable opportunity for focusing on maintaining pace under fatigue. Her strong early performance and controlled pace indicate a solid strategy and execution, positioning her well within her division. Consider focusing on strength training to sustain momentum in future races.