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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jennifer Scales #1554 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Pacing Strategy Despite Slight Slowdown Jennifer Scales completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon in 4:44:10 with an average pace of 10:50 min/mile. Her performance saw varying pace throughout, with initial miles consistently near 10:17-10:19 min/mile. She managed to maintain a strong pace through the middle of the race, particularly from mile 9 to mile 13, where her split times hovered around 10:07-10:27 min/mile, indicating good control during the race's first half. As the race progressed, there was a notable slowdown from mile 16 onwards, with splits increasing to 11:03 min/mile and higher. Concluding with a strong final mile at a pace of 10:23 min/mile demonstrates the potential for further improvement, particularly in managing the marathon's later stages. Consider focusing on endurance training to target consistent pacing and sustained energy in future races. This approach could help maintain the early momentum more effectively across all miles.