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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Kale Hamm-Martin #368 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Mid-Race Performance Kale Hamm-Martin maintained an average pace of 7:24 min/mile throughout the marathon. The strongest phase was between miles 4 and 6, where the pace improved to 7:16 and 7:14 min/mile. This pace reflects thorough preparation and highlights potential for improvement in the final miles. He managed to recover after a slight pace drop at mile 20, with a commendable push during mile 26, clocking 7:14 min/mile. Kale was remarkably consistent, particularly from miles 13 to 19, sustaining a steady pace that may serve as a solid foundation for future conditioning. In his age group (M35-39), Kale placed 32ndconsistent with an overall placement of 187 out of 1,834 participantswhich positions him competitively. Focusing on the split times, there was an effective initial effort that coupled with a balanced second half. For further improvement, attention to pacing strategy in the final stages could offer gains. Ensure these elements of your performance are regularly reviewed during training.