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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Eric Poulin #1864 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Eric Poulin demonstrated commendable pacing throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. Starting with a 9:53 min/mile pace at the first mile, he steadily improved, reaching a faster 8:12 min/mile at mile 14. Notably, his fastest splits came towards the end, clocking an impressive 8:07 min/mile at mile 26, which helped conclude his marathon journey with an overall pace of 8:44 min/mile. Throughout the race, Eric maintained a solid standing, eventually achieving a final overall placement of 547th out of 1834 participants. His performance in the Male 30-34 division landed him 74th. His split times suggest a consistent and strategic approach, with accelerated paces in the latter stages. Focusing on sustained pacing across mid-race segments could enhance competitiveness, potentially closing the small gap in his division. Keep up the hard work, and bringing down those mid-race split times will aid in further progress.