Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Isaiah Tonge #3687 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Gradual Adjustment Isaiah demonstrated a steady start with an impressive execution in the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. His first split was completed in 9:08, marking his fastest pace at 9:08 min/mile. Throughout the initial 4 miles, Isaiah consistently paced under 9:20 min/mile, showing strong initial pacing ability. As the race progressed, Isaiah's pacing showed slight adjustments. Notably, after the 7th mile, split paces started to range above the 9:30 min/mile mark, peaking at 10:22 min/mile during the 11th mile. Despite this, he admirably maintained a strong finish, completing the 13.1-mile race with an average pace of 9:42 min/mile. For future races, Isaiah may benefit from incorporating pacing strategies in latter stages to sustain early momentum. His performance placed him in the top half of overall participants, emphasizing his competitive edge among a substantial field of 4907 runners.