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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Matthew Walker #8 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency With Key Lead Moments in Division Matthew Walker exhibited consistency during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, maintaining strong pacing throughout the 26.2-mile course. Clocking an overall time of 2:27:13, Matthew averaged a pace of 5:37 min/mile, placing him 12th overall out of 1834 participants. Specifically impressive were his early and mid-race performancesconsistently pacing between 5:24 and 5:29 min/mile between miles 2 and 11. One notable moment was at the 5-mile mark, where he achieved a position of 1st in the Men's 30-34 division. His ability to push through to position 2 in the same division by mile 16 demonstrates commendable effort. Some slowdown occurred in the final miles, with split paces extending to 6:00 min/mile by mile 25. Focusing on maintaining pace in the closing stretches will enhance future performance. Keep up the dedication, and consider exploring strategies to leverage strong beginnings into an equally powerful finish.