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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Mike McMullan #1563 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance With Strategic Gains Mike McMullan maintained a strong, consistent pace throughout the marathon, finishing with an overall time of 5:06:29 and an average pace of 11:41 per mile. He completed the 26.2 miles in the top half of the participants, positioning 1261st out of 1834 competitors. Impressively, he finished 23rd in the M60-64 division and placed 767th among male competitors. Beginning with an initial mile pace of 11:31, Mike showed resilience with a notable negative split at mile 9, clocking 10:58 per mile. While his pace experienced slight fluctuations, he remained steady, as his calculated distribution of energy enabled a strong finish. Given the analysis, optimizing the pacing strategy in the latter stages could improve performance. Overall, Mike's consistency showcases his determination and ability to tackle the distance effectively.