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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Thomas Arbeiter #213 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing and Strong Finish Thomas maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, opening with a stellar first mile at 5:53 min/mile. He kept steady splits, notably achieving his fastest split at mile 9 with a 5:34 min/mile pace. He effectively shifted from 27th place at the opening mile, moving up and settling consistently around 21st throughout the race, briefly reaching as high as 13th overall. His average pace was an impressive 6:03 min/mile over the 26.2-mile marathon distance. In the M25-29 division, Thomas finished 5th out of the competitors, showcasing his ability to maintain a strong competitive position. With a final time of 2:38:32, he placed well within the top third of the 1834 participants. Consider focusing on your late-stage endurance to further minimize slower paces seen at miles 20 through 26. Your consistent pacing strategy kept you competitive; continue refining it for future races.