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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Leo Volkov #1384 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race and Strong Finish Leo Volkov started the marathon with an initial mile at a 9:41 pace, displaying a consistent pacing strategy over the first ten miles, averaging between 9:04 to 9:29 minutes per mile. His peak performance occurred during mile 9, with an impressive 8:56 split. Leo maintained momentum in the early and mid-segments, with consistent pacing from miles 4 to 6, where he briefly improved his overall standing, placing better in his gender and division. However, in the final miles, his pace slowed to between 10:24 to 13:48 minutes per mile. Notably, he achieved a solid recovery in miles 23 and 24, which saw his position improve compared to the preceding miles. Endurance was well-managed in various segments, but maintaining a stable pace in the last quarter of the marathon could be beneficial for future races. Overall, his marathon completion time was 4:41:20, with an average pace of 10:44 min/mile.