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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: John Wilson #161 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish John Wilson completed the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a total time of 3:16:04 and maintained a strong average pace of 7:29 min/mile over the entire 26.2 miles. John showed impressive consistency, beginning with a pace of 7:47 min/mile for the first mile and gradually accelerating through the race to achieve a finish at 6:56 min/mile in the final 26th mile. This consistent pacing strategy served him well as he moved up through the ranks, finishing 200th overall out of 1834 participants. A notable aspect of John's performance was his ability to improve his pace in the latter half of the race. Despite early position fluctuations, he placed 20th in the M40-44 division, showcasing a solid competitive edge. To potentially further improve, focusing on maintaining an even faster pace throughout will help optimize future race outcomes and positioning. Overall, John's performance displayed admirable endurance and strategic pacing.