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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Michael Stoddard #8617 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Victory Michael Stoddard maintained a remarkably steady pace in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, finishing the 10K event with a total time of 50:24, showcasing an overall pace of 8:07 min/mile. He consistently led his M70-74 division, placing first throughout all splits and securing the division victory in the end. Notably, his pace slightly varied, with his fastest split at mile 5 clocking in at 7:56 min/mile. Overall, Michael improved his overall standing as he progressed, moving up from 134th to 107th place. The data shows a consistent and strong performance, demonstrating the benefits of even pacing. For future races, keeping his splits even closer together in terms of pace might bring his overall time down a notch, but his strategy effectively delivered a top-tier performance. Michael represented the Houston Harriers admirably, making a significant mark in his age division.