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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: David Pretyman #336 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish David Pretyman maintained a consistent performance throughout the marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:31:49, equating to an average pace of 8:05 min/mile. His ranking improved significantly in his division, placing 3rd in the M60-64 category. This shows consistent progression and strong determination, with noteworthy gains after the first mile. He maintained an impressive mid-course pace, especially between miles 12 and 15, where pace ranged from 8:05 to 8:01 min/mile. Towards the final stretch, his pace quickened notably; notably at mile 26, he significantly pushed his pace down to 7:03 min/mile. This surge indicates excellent energy management and strategic racing. A recommendation for future races could be to apply similar pacing strategies earlier, as demonstrated in the last few miles, to continue improving ranking and performance. His results in Vermont City Marathon reflect excellent racing acumen and impressive endurance.