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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Kayla Labbe #1509 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Key Improvements Midway Kayla Labbe ran a balanced marathon with a final time of 4:40:46 and an average pace of 10:43 min/mile. The race broke down into consistent efforts throughout, with noticeable strides in the 6th mile where her pace improved to 9:58 min/mile. This was the fastest of her splits and significantly impacted her mid-race positioning. Despite tapering off in the closing miles, Kayla managed to stabilize and finish strong, particularly with a commendable split of 10:27 min/mile in the final mile. Although her overall rank was 1073 out of 1834 participants, and 396th in the female category, Kayla notably improved in the latter stages of the race within her division (F25-29). Her steady approach throughout most stretches is a promising sign of pacing and resilience. Future adjustments could center on sustaining the momentum found in the strongest parts of her race, particularly around the midpoint.