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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Park #1679 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Impressive Negative Splits Elizabeth maintained a steady pace throughout the Vermont City Marathon, with her overall time clocking in at 4:38:46, equating to an average pace of 10:38 min/mile. Notably, she managed negative splits, significantly improving her pace from an initial mile of 11:53 to completing the final mile at an impressive 9:34 pace. This progression showcases her increasing momentum as the race unfolded. She placed 99th in her division of F16-24, 379th among female participants, and 1055th overall out of 1834 competitors. Her strongest stretch came between miles 22 and 24, where she dipped below 10-minute miles, highlighting her endurance in the later stages. Elizabeth's consistent improvement in pacing from start to finish suggests strong strategic planning. Focusing on even pacing across all splits could further enhance performance. Keep honing those skills, and consider incorporating more speed work for even more refined results in future races.