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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Andrew Sears #280 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Andrew Sears showed strong initial pacing at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. His first three splits improved progressively, moving from 7:03 to 6:51 min/mile by mile three, indicating a well-paced start. Notably, Andrew significantly improved his overall standing from 145th to 72nd during the second mile, showcasing an impressive mid-race surge. Throughout the first half, he maintained a pace hovering around 6:50 min/mile, which suggests a well-executed strategy to leverage energy efficiently. However, post mile 20 saw a notable shift with split times slowing to an 8:50 min/mile by mile 21 and further deceleration beyond that point. This marked a challenge in maintaining the earlier momentum and consistency in pace but should be considered a learning experience to address endurance and pacing sustainability in the final miles. Overall, Andrew completed the marathon in 3:24:18, placing 274th out of 1,834 participants, performing well in a competitive field.