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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: David Rojas #8453 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Handcycle Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Improvement with Competitive Top Gender Placement David Rojas achieved a total elapsed time of 1:19:13 in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, exhibiting consistent progress throughout the race. Starting with a 13:48 min/mile pace for the first mile, David improved his pace to 12:51 min/mile by the final mile. His most notable split was the fifth mile, completed in 10:43, reflecting the fastest pace of 10:43 min/mile during the race. David ended the race with an impressive overall pace of 12:46 min/mile. David's placement was noteworthy, securing 15th place out of 31 total participants and achieving 8th within the male category. His performance, particularly his ability to improve pace as the race progressed, demonstrates his capacity for strategic pacing. Focusing on the middle mile split times, where the pace slightly increased, could offer further performance enhancements. His consistent placement suggests that targeting targeted training in specific pacing could advance his competitive standing further.