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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Gary Brookmyer Lambert, Jr. #1518 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Struggled in Later Stages Gary Brookmyer Lambert, Jr. began the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon with stable early splits, maintaining a pace between 9:20 and 9:47 min/mile for the first 6 miles. His positioning remained competitive during these initial stages, with placements generally around the 850th to 868th range overall. His division standings were notably around 14th to 19th during this period. However, as the marathon progressed, Gary encountered challenges with his pacing. From mile 7 onwards, his split times increased, peaking at 13:55 min/mile by mile 21. While his overall pace averaged 11:11 min/mile, these later miles affected his positioning, ultimately concluding in 1173rd overall and 29th in the M55-59 division. For future events, focusing on sustaining his early race pace into the latter stages could enhance both timing and placement consistency. Consider pacing strategies and training adjustments to handle later miles more effectively.