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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Linnae ONeil #1202 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Gains Linnae ONeil maintained an impressive pace throughout the 26.2-mile marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:44:56 at an average pace of 8:35 min/mile. Her strong start was evident with a swift 8:20 min/mile opening mile split, which set a solid foundation for her throughout the race. Notably, Linnae's placement improved significantly from her initial placement, reflecting her ability to sustain a consistent pace and make strategic advances during mid-race segments, especially between the 9th and 14th miles. During the latter portion of the race, Linnae managed to maintain a steady pace, with splits primarily within the range of 8:28 to 8:39 min/mile. The variation in split times was minimal, indicating consistent pacing. The split at mile 22, clocked at 8:18 min/mile, underscores how she capitalized on this section to regain momentum. For future races, maintaining initial early race momentum into later miles may result in even stronger finishes.