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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jessica Lee #1698 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Endurance Needed Jessica Lee demonstrated a consistent start in her marathon performance, with initial mile paces mostly under 8:00 minutes per mile. Notable achievements include a significant improvement in placement after the first mile, moving from 296th to 180th overall by the second mile. Jessica maintained a steady mid-race pace between 7:42 and 8:04 minutes per mile through mile 13. Her performance in the "F30-34" age division saw variabilities, peaking at 10th while generally remaining around the 19th to 21st spots. The latter part of the race reflected endurance challenges, as mile paces increased, peaking at 9:19 minutes per mile by mile 23. Despite this, Jessica finished with an overall time of 3:36:58 and an average pace of 8:16 minutes per mile, placing 415th overall. The finish suggests potential gains in the final miles, offering a clear area for future focus on pacing endurance during the latter stages of the race.