Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Mario Castaneda #21 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Handcycle Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Wins Mario's impressive performance was marked by a strong start, completing the first mile in 4:53, which was his fastest split pace. His steady performance continued, maintaining an average pace of around 5:41 min/mile throughout the race. Particularly noteworthy was his ability to maintain a high position within the M45-49 division, consistently placing 1st in his category with a final time of 1:14:29. As a member of the Bee Abled team, Mario showed commendable endurance, especially in the later stages of the race. The splits reveal a slight variance in pace, such as a slower 6th mile at a 6:32 pace, followed by a quicker rebound in the final stages. Finishing the event 9th overall, Mario displayed potential for future races. Continuing to focus on maintaining a more consistent pace in the middle sections could yield even stronger overall results.