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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: David Nurmi #2190 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Tough Finish David Nurmi's performance in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon demonstrated consistent pacing across the initial miles, with his pace holding around 10:27 min/mile through mile 6. His strongest segment was between miles 8 and 12, where he managed to maintain a low 10-minute mile pace, evidencing a solid mid-race strategy and effort. Notably, David's placement improved significantly early on, moving from 1029th to 631st overall during the first three-mile stretch. In the latter part of the marathon, particularly past mile 16, David faced more challenges with a noticeable slowing of pace, culminating in a 12:40 min/mile pace at mile 23. Despite these difficulties, he managed to finish strong with a total time of 4:45:55. Focusing on endurance in the final miles could help maintain the pace achieved earlier in the race, potentially improving overall performance in future marathons. Keep up the dedication and effort.