Results/Photos

Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Jamie Sparling #1812 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Progression with Smart Pacing Jamie maintained a strategic approach throughout the marathon, improving her pace impressively in the first half. After an initial split of 11:04 min/mile, she increased her speed, achieving a faster pace every mile up to mile 5, culminating in a split pace of 9:29 min/mile at mile 6. This smart pacing strategy propelled Jamie to advance from 1083rd to 844th place, demonstrating an effective ability to gain ground early on. Post mile 10, Jamie experienced slight fluctuations in her pace, yet managed to finish strong with a well-controlled final split, matching her previous best pace of 9:29 min/mile. Although her average pace settled at 10:50 min/mile over the marathon, maintaining composure in the final four miles helped her retain a solid standing, finishing 1099th overall. Maintaining consistent pacing in the later stages could further enhance future performance. Great job on a steady race!