Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Taylor Rowser #1196 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Start Taylor Rowser showed impressive consistency throughout the marathon, with early splits suggesting a controlled pace strategy. Starting at 10:52 min/mile for the first mile, he improved his pace to a faster 9:30 min/mile by the fifth mile. The ability to complete mile 9 with a strong 9:37 min/mile indicates a solid mid-race effort, showing Taylor's ability to sustain a steady performance over a significant distance. In the latter part of the race, Taylor experienced some slowdown, particularly during mile 21 with a split pace of 13:55 min/mile. However, the overall performance over 26.2 miles was commendable with an average pace of 11:19 min/mile. Maintaining a steady cadence in the middle miles is a great takeaway, and focusing on holding this consistency in the later miles could enhance overall result. Keep harnessing those strengths!