Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Karen Morris #1949 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strength Towards Finish Karen demonstrated remarkable pacing in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, showcasing an overall time of 5:27:15 with an average pace of 12:29 min/mile. Her performance was consistent throughout the race, maintaining steady splits between 11:20 and 13:24 min/mile. Notably, she began her race with a slower split, showing a marked improvement by mile 9, delivering her fastest mile at 11:41 min/mile, highlighting a strategic pacing effort. This kind of consistency often suggests strong endurance and excellent pace management. Her success in holding a mid-race pace allowed her to finish 22nd in her division, F55-59, among formidable competition with 1834 participants in total. While she maintained excellent strides in the middle segments, the final miles showed some deceleration. To enhance her finishing times, incorporating strength sessions or speed work might offer additional benefits. Your performance is commendable, Karen! Keep building on this solid foundation.