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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Cody Gotthardt #327 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace, Challenge in Final Stages Cody maintained a strong and consistent pace, averaging around 7:07 min/mile through the first 14 miles of the marathon. The performance peaked between miles 10 and 14, where Cody ran three splits under 7:00 min/mile, reaching a notable 6:48 min/mile at mile 12. His early-mile placements showed a steady improvement from 198th to as high as 138th overall, reflecting his strong initial tempo and competitive spirit in the M30-34 division. Towards the final segments, from mile 22 onward, there was a noticeable shift in pacing. Times increased to over 8:00 min/mile, impacting Cody's placement slightly, ending at 188th overall. These splits suggest a potential strategy improvement for maintaining pace in later miles. Overall, finishing the marathon in 3:14:20 at a 7:25 min/mile pace is commendable, given the field of 1,834 participants, placing 33rd in his age division.