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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Matthew Sonduck #3527 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with a Slightly Slower Finish Matthew Sonduck completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:43:03 and an average pace of 12:26 min/mile. Representing the UTHealth Houston team, he maintained a steady pace for the majority of the race, demonstrating consistency in his early splits. The first five miles were clocked between 11:34 and 11:52 min/mile, an impressive start that positioned him strongly in the M50-54 division, with placements ranging from 104 to 121. However, as the race progressed, Matthew experienced a gradual decrease in pace. Notably, miles 8 through 13 saw an increase in split times, with the pace slowing to 13:12 min/mile at mile 9. Despite this, he managed to maintain a mid-pack position in his division. For future races, focusing on sustaining the early pace in the latter stages could enhance his finish time and overall performance. His contribution to the team and steady pacing are commendable.