Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Kavita Merritt #8096 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Kavita Merritt maintained a consistent pace throughout the 10K, finishing with an overall time of 1:16:22, which equates to an average pace of 12:19 min/mile. Starting strong with an 11:48 min/mile, she showed determination as her pacing settled into the low 12-minute range for each subsequent mile. The last split was her fastest at 12:15 min/mile, indicating a well-managed race strategy and robust energy reserves towards the end of the run. Despite position shifts in the female category, Kavita managed to slightly improve her placements, finishing 546th among female participants and 37th in her F45-49 division. Notably, she steadily climbed from 36th to 38th within her division, displaying resilience and consistency. She can focus on maintaining her initial faster pace in future races to potentially capitalize on her starting momentum. Overall, Kavita demonstrated solid pacing, which can serve as a strong foundation for further improvement.