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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Rachel Noone #346 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Late-Decisive Splits Rachel Noone delivered a notable race performance. Starting off strong, her initial splits were exemplary with the first five miles showcasing an average pace of approximately 7:39 min/mile. A standout moment occurred between mile 9 and mile 10, where Rachel clocked a swift 7:31 split pace, cementing a commendable pace consistency early on. At the halfway point, her overall ranking was balanced and steady, reflecting strength in her early race execution. In the latter half, adjustments were noted as splits gradually settled around the 8-minute mark. Despite some increase in elapsed time during miles 15 to 17, Rachel managed to maintain a balanced effort, especially with a solid close at the marathon's end, achieving a 7:56 split pace in the final mile. With smart strategic pacing and resilience throughout, Rachel concluded her marathon in 3:34:02, with an average pace of 8:10 min/mile, placing 20th in her division.