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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Noelle Smurawa #3510 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Secures Top Division Finish Noelle Smurawa showcased impressive consistency at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, maintaining splits mostly within the 6:24 to 6:39 min/mile range. She completed the race with a strong division win in the F20-24 category, a noteworthy achievement. Notably, her first and third miles were her fastest at a 6:24 min/mile pace, aiding her strong division placement. Throughout the race, Noelle showed minor pace variations, such as a slight increase to 6:51 min/mile during the eighth mile. Despite this, she managed to keep her overall pace highly competitive, finishing with an overall time of 1:27:14 for the 13.1-mile course. The slight deceleration in the latter part of the race is an area where more focus on pacing strategy can aid in sustaining speed. With her exceptional performance and high placement in her division, Noelle concludes the race with valuable insights for further honing her racing strategies.