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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: David Whitman #1775 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish David Whitman maintained a commendable pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. His average pace was 7:51 min/mile, demonstrating consistency and fitness over the 26.2-mile course distance. Standout moments include the 25th and 26th miles, where he managed to accelerate with split paces of 7:21 and 7:19 min/mile, respectively. This strong finish is a testament to effective energy distribution and endurance. Throughout the duration, he moved up from initial placements, specifically noticeable by climbing from a 386th place overall at the 1-mile mark to 292nd by race end. Within his division, M35-39, David finished 44th, highlighting solid performance among peers. An evident strength is maintaining even pace early on, particularly in miles 2 through 4 with consistently improving split paces. A focus on sustaining acceleration in the latter miles could further enhance race performance outcomes.