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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ian Jalbert #299 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strategic Speed Surges Ian Jalbert demonstrated impressive consistency at the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. His overall elapsed time was 3:17:25, maintaining an average pace of 7:32 minutes per mile over the 26.2 miles. Notably, Ian executed several well-timed speed surges, particularly in Mile 9 with a swift split pace of 7:18 and a strong finish in Mile 26 at 7:13, showing a strategic approach to his race dynamics. While Ian's pacing consistency throughout the marathon was commendable, there is potential to improve on mile splits, such as the slightly slower 8:10 minute pace during Mile 11. Despite this, finishing 40th in his division (M25-29) and 187th among male participants reflects a strong effort. Ian's steady improvements in ranking during the latter part of the race exemplify his endurance and resilience. Polishing the consistency in splits could further enhance his overall performance.