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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jay Shanahan #133 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Results in Strong Finish Jay Shanahan maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Starting off with an impressive 5:34 mile, he held a steady average pace of 5:36 to 5:41 per mile over the duration of the 26.2 miles. His performance reflects a strong capacity to maintain a high level of endurance, finishing with a total time of 2:29:10. Notably, Jay secured 3rd place in his division, M16-24, competing against a large field of 1834 runners. Highlights of Jay's performance include a strong second mile, where he improved his placement to 7th overall with a pace of 5:45. Despite a slight decrease in speed after mile 20, where his pace dipped to 6:05, he maintained a consistent overall performance. For potential future improvements, focusing on sustaining speed in the later miles could enhance his overall time and placement further. Excellent race execution overall!