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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Andrew Piasecki #2932 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent and Improved Performance Andrew Piasecki delivered a strong performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, showcasing a consistent pacing strategy across the 13.1 miles. Starting with an 8:23 min/mile pace, Andrew maintained focus through the middle segments, with paces slightly decelerating but remaining under 10:00 min/mile till mile 7. Despite a challenging latter half, he succeeded in averaging a 9:44 min/mile pace. His final time of 2:07:33 reflected a significant improvement over his previous race time of 2:21:02, demonstrating commendable progress in running dynamics. A review of split paces indicates areas for potential focus in future training. Post mile 8, the split times ventured into the 10-minute mark, suggesting room to optimize stamina and consistency in the closing miles. Notably, Andrew experienced a less pronounced decline in overall position compared to prior races, indicating improved competition handling. Given these stats, fine-tuning pacing strategies and sustained endurance could further enhance future performances.