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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Barbara Bell #1037 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Early Splits Barbara Bell maintained a steady pace during the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Notable early performance saw her achieving a strong pace advancement through miles 2 and 3 with split times of 11:14 and 10:55, positioning her 2nd in the F60-64 division. Overall, her pacing remained around the 11-minute mark through the first half, indicating an efficient start with well-managed energy. Later into the marathon, her pace slightly decelerated, especially after mile 14 where the split pace increased to over 12 minutes per mile. Mile 17 saw Barbara consistently in the top tier of her division, working to maintain her rhythmic approach. However, the final miles saw some difficulty maintaining the early paces, closing the marathon with an overall pace of 12:00 min/mile. A focus on holding consistent split times in the later stages could provide opportunities for a stronger finish. Congratulations on a well-managed race, keep up the effort!