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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Avery Young #1664 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Effort with Strategic Recovery Avery Young demonstrated consistency in the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with a final time of 5:20:50, maintaining an average pace of 12:14 min/mile. Beginning strong, Avery's initial splits were between 11:14 and 11:30 min/mile up to the 3-mile mark. A noteworthy shift occurred at mile 6 with a split time of 16:26, suggesting a potential strategic pause or a challenging segment that may need addressing in future races. Later portions of the race saw Avery stabilize with splits predominantly within the 11:47 to 12:14 min/mile range. Notably, the split at mile 9 was a swift 11:08, demonstrating an impressive recovery of pace. Avery's ability to maintain a steady effort across various split times and overcoming slower sections highlights resilience. Analyzing the slower miles could offer insights for optimizing strategy in future events. Keeping an eye on pacing could lead to improved consistency across all non-strategic intervals.