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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: LISA Diemoz #1750 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Division Placement Lisa Diemoz displayed consistent pacing throughout the marathon, with an overall average pace of 8:43 min/mile, demonstrating strong endurance and pacing strategy. Notably, she maintained a position within the top 6 in her age division F50-54, showcasing notable competitiveness in her category. Her race began with a steady pace, and she was able to slightly increase her speed as the race progressed. For instance, from mile 1 to mile 5, her split times improved from 9:10 min/mile to 8:13 min/mile. In the latter stages of the race, Lisa experienced a slight slowdown in her pace, particularly in the final few miles, reflecting a common trend in long-distance races. A potential improvement area could be slight adjustments to pacing strategies in the final miles to maintain speed. Despite this, she performed commendably by finishing the marathon with a total time of 3:48:46, ranking 6th in her division.