Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Ismael Esparza #1126 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort Yields Improvement Ismael Esparza completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with an impressive time of 1:30:20, shaving over a minute off his previous race time. His average pace was 6:53 min/mile, which shows a commendable improvement from his 6:59 min/mile pace in 2024. Ismael maintained consistent pacing throughout the race, particularly between miles 4 and 9, where he sustained a pace of approximately 6:51 min/mile. Overall, Ismael displayed solid performance indicators, improving his division standing to 31 in the M35-39 category. Analyzing his split times, there is a slight deceleration observed between miles 11 and 13, with a final split of 7:00 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining pacing during the final miles could be beneficial for future races. Continued focus on pacing strategy could further enhance race performance. Overall, Ismael showcased effective running strategies and consistency.