Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Michelle Lubkov #28 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Handcycle Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Leadership in Division Michelle displayed remarkable consistency during her race. Her pacing was stable, starting with a 9:13 min/mile in the first mile and improving slightly as the race progressed. Notably, her final mile saw a strong push at an 8:28 min/mile pace, contributing to an overall elapsed time of 1:59:41. Michelle secured the top position in the F35-39 division, demonstrating her strength and consistency, especially in maintaining her pace within a narrow range throughout the race. Her performance highlights consistent splits, with most miles run at a pace near the 9:14 min/mile mark. A particular area of note was her swiftest segments in mile 13, indicating potential for more aggressive pacing in future races. Remaining mostly within the top 20 overall and fifth in the female category, Michelles focus might be strategically pacing to improve her overall and gender placement in upcoming races.