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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Michael Simpson #1271 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Michael Maintains Consistency Despite Fluctuating Splits Michael's marathon performance displayed a stable overall pace of 11:21 min/mile over 26.2 miles, finishing with an official time of 4:57:44. Starting at an 11:06 min/mile pace, he adjusted his pace strategically throughout the race. His best split between miles 9 and 10 marked an impressive 9:02 min/mile, indicating a capacity for a strong burst of speed during the race. His positioning experienced notable changes; he climbed from 1138th to 698th between the first and second mile, demonstrating an impressive early race surge. Maintaining a steady pace during the latter stages, particularly from mile 16 onwards, highlighted his ability to conserve energy. However, the more challenging stretches where split times slowed to between 12:31 and 15:12 min/mile around miles 23 and 24 suggest an opportunity to explore pacing strategies and perhaps improve those middle-to-end race segments. Overall, Michael's commitment and consistent pace were commendable throughout this marathon in Burlington, VT.