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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Bob Carey #1674 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities for Strategic Adjustments Bob Carey from Kingston, NY, executed a marathon with consistent early splits. He began with a strong pace, clocking the first mile at 10:09 min/mile, showing steady improvement as he reached mile 2 with a 9:47 min/mile pace. Despite small fluctuations, his pace remained consistent within the 10 to 11 min/mile range for the initial 13 miles. Bob ranked 11th in his age division by mile 6 and maintained a competitive position throughout the field. In the latter half, a gradual increase in split times suggests potential areas to optimize pacing strategies. From mile 14 onwards, splits extended from 13:16 to 16:15 min/mile, culminating in an overall elapsed pace of 12:45 min/mile. Bob's overall finish at 1380 out of 1834 participants, and 15th in the M65-69 division highlights areas for potential strategic pacing adjustments in the final miles. Well done maintaining consistent pace throughout and consider focusing on strategies to sustain endurance in later stages.