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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: Nick Pettazzoni #443 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Nick Pettazzoni maintained an impressive average pace of 8:02 min/mile throughout the marathon, concluding with a total time of 3:30:44. Starting with an initial pace of 8:18 min/mile, he showed remarkable consistency, improving his pace as the race unfolded. From miles 4 to 6, Nick managed to sustain nearly identical splits around 7:58 min/mile, indicating a strong rhythm. Notably, he executed an extraordinary final mile with a split pace of 7:19 min/mile, showcasing resilience and a powerful finish. In terms of placement, Nick finished 354th overall out of 1834 participants and ranked 47th in his division (M35-39). Mid-race, he maintained steady progress, achieving significant momentary rank improvements between miles 9 and 11. Analyzing his performance, Nick's final mile split is particularly impressive, suggesting controlled energy distribution throughout the race. Future focus might include maintaining an even split throughout the final stretches to enhance rank stability without dips before that strong finish.