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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: George Deane #178 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency with Strong Splits and a Dip in Performance George demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the marathon, maintaining an average pace of 7:58 min/mile over the 26.2-mile distance. Notably, George began with a strong first mile at a pace of 7:49 min/mile and managed to remain steady, generally staying around the 7:55 to 7:57 min/mile range. Between miles 6 and 9, he improved his pace notably, hitting a fastest split of 7:32 min/mile at mile 9. His consistent placement within his division, finishing 21st among M45-49 competitors, shows commendable performance. Towards the latter part of the race, there was a noticeable dip in pace, with mile 10 split time increasing to 8:17 min/mile. Reviewing the splits reveals a persistence in mile pacing above 8 minutes for several subsequent miles. A notable comeback occurred at mile 22 with a split time of 7:47 min/mile. Analyzing sustained pacing strategies when fatigue sets in could further optimize future performances.