Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Erika Perez #36 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Handcycle Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish Erika Perez demonstrated a consistent performance across the 13.1 miles of the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K. Her overall time was an impressive 1:27:02, running at an average pace of 6:38 min/mile. Notably, she achieved a first-place finish in her F25-29 age division and placed third in the female category overall. Erika's splits showcased determination, with her initial mile clocked at 5:42, and she maintained her pace well through the race. While the race started strong, leading with her fastest split, Erika's pacing remained steady with minor variations. Her third mile split of 5:28 was notably the fastest post-start, highlighting her ability to regain speed. Consistency in the mid-race splits suggests stamina, but managing late-race split variances such as the eighth mile's 7:20 can help further improve race times. Overall, this performance reflects strategic pacing and resilience. Continue refining the late-race phase for further advancements.