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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Ashley Craig #230 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Impressive Consistency with a Strong Start Ashley's performance in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon showcased impressive speed consistency and a strong start. The race kicked off with a solid 7:50 min/mile for the first mile, placing Ashley 6th in her division. By the halfway mark, her split pace remained consistent, with splits mostly under 8:00 min/mile. Notable moments include a swift recovery to a 7:39 min/mile pace at mile 9, maintaining her position in the top 5 of her division. Towards the end, the pace began to slightly taper, with the last few miles pacing above 8:00 min/mile. Despite this, Ashley concluded the marathon with an overall time of 3:34:13, maintaining an average pace of 8:10 min/mile and securing 8th place in her division. Attention to endurance training could help sustain a faster pace in the final stages, complementing her great start. Overall, a commendable performance with solid potential for further enhancements.