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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Rob Auger #190 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Strategy Pays Off Rob Auger maintained a strong pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, finishing with a total time of 3:22:30 at an average pace of 7:43 min/mile. His consistency became apparent after the first few miles; the early splits showed variations but settled into a steady rhythm, especially in the latter stages. Notable was the burst at miles 22 (7:17 min/mile) and 24 (7:19 min/mile), suggesting well-managed energy levels. Rob's performance stood out in his division (M40-44), where he secured 23rd place out of the competitors in this category. Among the 1834 total participants, Rob finished 257th overall, demonstrating effective pacing and strategy execution. With an impressive upward ranking trend during the second half, maintaining this consistency, especially during the middle miles, could tighten future improvements. Focusing on early-race pace stability while maintaining the strong finishing speed observed here will be beneficial moving forward.