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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jamal Palmer #2807 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency and Opportunities for Strategic Adjustments Jamal Palmer completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:59:40, maintaining an average pace of 13:42 per mile. His performance remained relatively steady, starting with an 11:50 min/mile pace and finishing with 13:43 min/mile. Notably, Jamal's strongest section was within the first mile with an 11:50 pace, while the ninth and tenth miles presented opportunities for improvement, as his pace slowed to 14:05 and 15:11 respectively. His position showed slight fluctuations, finishing 352nd in the M35-39 division. Despite dropping slightly in position after mile eight, Jamal managed to regain a bit of ground towards the end. A strategic approach could involve maintaining early momentum, focusing particularly on later race endurance. Joining the Sexy Pace Running Club has been beneficial in providing a supportive team environment. Continuing to leverage this support and analyze pacing strategies can help unlock further potential in future events.