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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Thomas Bausman #2239 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Recovery Thomas began his marathon with an initial mile at 11:29 pace and displayed early consistency, improving his pace to 11:10 by the second mile. His pacing saw some fluctuations, with a notable 16:27 during mile six. This strategic drop likely helped in recovering, as he regained a steadier pace towards the seventh mile and maintained a sub-12:00 average until the 13th mile, finishing the half marathon at 2:33:49. Subsequent miles hovered around an average of 12:10 to 12:20 pace, with a momentary slowdown at mile 24 to a 14:03 pace. Thomas showed resilience, completing the race with an overall time of 5:24:57 and a final split of 12:27. While fluctuating paces around the midpoint indicate an opportunity to focus on endurance training, his ability to regain and maintain pace later demonstrates strong mental fortitude. Consider incorporating varied pace workouts for maximized endurance in future races.