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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Toby Howe #237 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Opportunities to Sharpen Finish Toby Howe completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with an official time of 3:17:44, averaging a pace of 7:32 min/mile. This result placed Toby 222nd overall out of 1834 participants, securing 190th in his gender and 38th in his M30-34 division. Notably, Toby maintained an impressive and steady pace for the majority of the marathon, with splits consistently around the 7:18 to 7:26 min/mile range until mile 20. The early performance showcases a strong pace and control, particularly at mile 9 and mile 10 with paces of 7:11 and 7:15 min/mile. However, there was a slight slowdown in later stages, evident in the mile 20 split at 8:06 min/mile. Focusing on endurance through the final miles could enhance finishing strength. Consider incorporating specific endurance and pacing strategies in training to address the gradual pace variation in the late stages of the race.