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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Stacey Althaus #191 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Opportunities for Faster Finish Stacey Althaus completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with a total time of 2:06:23. The overall average pace was 9:38 min/mile across the 13.1 miles. Notably, Stacey maintained a consistent pace through the first half, with split times ranging from 9:17 to 9:24 min/mile from miles 1 to 5. Her best split of 9:12 min/mile was recorded at mile 7, showcasing a strong mid-race effort. In the latter part of the race, the pace slightly decreased, with splits ranging from 9:47 to 10:58 min/mile between miles 8 and 12. There was a significant slowing during mile 12, with a split pace of 10:58 min/mile, indicating a potential area for improvement in maintaining pace towards the finish. Finishing 72nd in her division out of a large field will undoubtedly provide Stacey valuable insights for future races. Keep up the positive momentum and consider strategies to boost endurance in the closing miles.