Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Megan Oakman #1676 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Begins, Steady Progression Megan Oakman displayed a commendable start, progressing through initial 4-mile splits with improving paces from 12:02 to 11:35 min/mile, achieving significant position gains. Splits from miles 1 to 6 underscore her pace improvement, finishing mile 6 with a notable pace of 11:41 min/mile. This part of the race demonstrated strong pacing and strategic positioning, boosting her standings to 1159 overall and 96th in her division. In the latter stages, Megan maintained resilience despite slight pace deceleration, particularly between miles 20 and 26. By mile 25, her pace shifted to 12:47 min/mile, finishing at 12:47 min/mile overall. Her commitment reflects the endurance required, maintaining a position of 563rd among female participants. Considering the next race, focusing on sustaining the initial pacing strategy throughout could yield further performance enhancement. The consistent stride of the early miles is an asset to leverage for future races.