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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Lisa Zhou-Hackett #1091 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with a Consistent Finish Lisa Zhou-Hackett maintained an admirable consistency throughout the 26.2-mile distance of the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Notably, her early miles showed increasing speed, with her pace peaking between miles 3 and 4 at a swift 9:40 min/mile. Her initial mile clocked in at a promising 10:18 min/mile, setting a solid foundation for the race. Miles 6 to 10 showcased remarkable consistency with sub-10:00 min/mile splits and a strong presence midway, with her rank improving significantly. As the race progressed, Lisa's pace perceptibly slowed, particularly in miles 21 to 25. However, she regained momentum with a robust final mile split of 10:08 min/mile, closing on a positive note. Her overall time of 4:56:44 resulted in an 11:19 min/mile pace. With a total of 1834 participants, Lisa's perseverance shone through as she finished 119th in her division. Consider building endurance for maintaining late-race pace consistency.