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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Loose Screws #5140 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon 3-5 Person Relay Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Your team delivered a remarkably steady performance throughout the marathon relay. Each split displayed impressive resilience, maintaining an average pace close to 7:29 minutes per mile over the 26.2 miles. Noteworthy is the closing phase, where the team achieved faster-paced miles, including a 6:26 pace at mile 9, which was the fastest segment. The final stretch showed strength with consistent placement improvements, finishing strong at 15th overall and an impressive 4th in the Mixed Open Division. Analyzing your splits, there's a clear example of strategic pacing. The mid-race miles were efficiently handled, with the team managing to maintain control and focus while competitors fluctuated in positions. While earlier miles saw various placement drops, a significant surge was recorded from mile 7 onwards, showing ability to adapt and push when it mattered. Consider focusing on maintaining the strong surges witnessed near the end throughout. Your finish clearly underscores the capability to handle competitive pressures effectively.