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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jonah Dean #961 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Jonah Dean, representing UTHealth Houston, showcased consistent pacing during the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with a noteworthy negative split trend. He began with a 10:00 min/mile pace for the first mile and gradually increased his speed throughout the race, achieving a 7:56 min/mile for the final mile. This progressive pacing strategy helped him advance in the rankings and finish the half marathon in a time of 1:57:56 with an average pace of 9:00 min/mile. Jonah's placement improved significantly, moving from 1909th overall after the first mile to 1307th by the finish, outpacing numerous competitors. His performance in the Male 20-24 division was solid, finishing 90th out of all division participants. Focusing on maintaining his momentum could yield even better results in the future. Keep building on this positive momentum, Jonah, and continue refining your pacing strategies in upcoming races.