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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Nick Lemon #424 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Mid-Race Surge Nick demonstrated a commendable performance in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Starting with a fast initial mile of 5:39 and eventually settling into a consistent pace averaging 6:02 minutes per mile, Nick managed to find a solid rhythm throughout the race. Notably, between miles 2 and 5, Nick moved from 22nd to 11th place overall, outperforming within his division. This surge early in the race is a substantial testament to his strategy and capability. While the pace slowed down slightly in the later stages, Nick maintained a commendable top 30 position overall among 1,834 participants, finishing with a time of 2:38:07. His consistent performance stands out particularly with the stable pacing observed between miles 9 and 16. For future races, maintaining the initial projected pace for longer stretches may improve results even further. Overall, Nick's race demonstrates strong early positioning and consistent speed management.