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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Alex Martinez #1130 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits, Strategic Opportunities in Later Stages Alex maintained a commendable pace through the initial phase of the race, displaying early strength with split paces consistently around the 7:00 to 7:05 min/mile range up to mile 5. Notably, the first mile was completed in 7:07 min/mile, rapidly improving to 7:01 by the fourth mile. His positioning reflected this pace, moving from 162nd overall to 85th by mile 3, showcasing a strong start. In the later miles, a shift in pacing became evident with splits eventually slowing to 8:17 min/mile by mile 20 and 9:10 min/mile at mile 21. The overall elapsed pace concluded at 7:52 min/mile. Focusing on consistent pacing in the latter half of marathons may help maintain energy levels and optimize placement in future races. Congratulations on completing the marathon, Alex! With some adjustments in later race strategies, there's potential for improved performance in upcoming events.