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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ian Guertin #1025 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Later Declines in Pace Ian Guertin completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon in a time of 5:01:23 with an average pace of 11:30 min/mile. The initial half of the race showcased strong, consistent pacing, starting at 10:12 min/mile and improving to 10:01 min/mile by the fifth mile. Notably, Ian moved from 946th overall to 556th by the third mile, displaying an effective early race strategy. In the latter half, there's a noticeable increase in split times, with the pace reaching 15:01 min/mile by mile 20. This suggests a possible need to focus on endurance training to maintain speed over the total marathon distance. While the placement in the M40-44 division was 90th, the early sections of the race indicate potential for higher placement with adjustments. Focusing on sustaining early pace consistency throughout the race may yield better results in future events.