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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Declan Chmielewski #1789 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Consistent Finish Declan Chmielewski maintained a commendable pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. His splits indicate a strong start, with the first mile clocked at 7:25, improving to a 7:16 in the second mile. Despite slight fluctuations, Declan held a consistent pace, with most splits ranging between 7:20 and 7:31 min/mile, showcasing his endurance. In the final miles, there was a slight dip in pace, reaching a peak of 8:15 min/mile in mile 23. Overall, Declan achieved an average pace of 7:33 min/mile. Ending with a total time of 3:18:05, his performance placed him in the top 12% overall out of 1834 competitors. There is potential to refine the pacing strategy, particularly in later miles, to optimize race performance further. Consistency was a strong point in this race, and fine-tuning could further enhance future outcomes.