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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Naomi Garcia #1316 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Gains and a Strong Finish Naomi Garcia delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Her overall time improved to 1:40:07 from the previous year's 1:41:56. With an average pace of 7:38 min/mile, she showed consistency across the 13.1-mile course, culminating in a 5th place rank in her F40-44 division. The fastest split came at mile 13 with a 7:26 pace, demonstrating her ability to finish powerfully. Throughout the race, Naomi maintained steady pacing despite some fluctuations, with splits ranging between 7:22 and 7:56 min/mile. Notably, she positioned 55th in gender placement, a slight improvement compared to the previous year. Strong team representation from "Northside Running & Tri Club" undoubtedly contributed to her competitive spirit. Focusing on stabilizing the mid-race pace could further enhance future performances, as could analyzing the minor drop-off in placement during miles 5 and 6. Overall, Naomi's strategic pacing and a formidable closing mile capped off a well-rounded race effort.