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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Michael Brabender #2153 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Early Splits Michael Brabender maintained a strong and steady pace in the early stages of the marathon. Notably, his second mile was completed in 9:09 min/mile, marking an improvement over the first mile's 10:00 min/mile pace. Through mile four, he successfully maintained sub-10-minute mile splits, reaching a 9:19 pace at his fastest. His ability to sustain consistency during this segment initially positioned him well within his division. As the race progressed, there was a noticeable shift in his pacing. Mile 18 marked a shift with a 13:02 min/mile, and this slower pace trend continued through to the finish. Nonetheless, Michael completed the marathon in 4:45:45, achieving an average pace of 10:54 min/mile. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining energy levels past the halfway mark could help improve his endurance and consistency in completing future marathons. Overall, his finish demonstrates commendable perseverance.