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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: David Truong #1599 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start Followed by Challenging Finish David Truong maintained a strong and steady pace in the initial stages of the race, beginning with a 9:01 minute per mile pace. By mile 6, he had increased to an 8:31 minute per mile pace, showing positive momentum and a consistent performance in the middle part of the marathon. David reached a peak between miles 9 and 10 with an 8:02 minute per mile pace. This early performance helped maintain a respectable overall placement. In the latter half, from mile 20 onward, paces significantly dropped, reaching a high of 24:28 minutes per mile by mile 21. Fatigue seems to have played a role in increasing mile times as his pacing exceeded 10:00 minutes per mile from mile 22. Despite these challenges, David completed the marathon with an overall time of 5:06:54. For future races, focusing on endurance during the later stages could aid in maintaining an even pacing strategy.