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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Becca Smiley #8579 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Mid-Race Performance and Consistent Pacing Becca Smiley showcased remarkable consistency with an overall time of 1:04:36 in the 10K event at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K. Her average pace was a steady 10:25 min/mile, which was honed through progressively faster splits early on. Notably, she managed to improve her placement throughout the race, starting at 657th place overall and finishing in 585th. Her most significant improvement was observed in mile 5, marked by a split time of 10:06. In her age group division F50-54, Becca maintained competitive standings, finishing 13th out of 33 participants. Her performance demonstrated not only endurance but strategic pacing, particularly between miles 1 and 5 where she gained positioning in both overall and gender ranks. For future races, focusing on stronger finishes could be beneficial, potentially revisiting tactics in the final fourth mile to maintain the early momentum. Keep up the dedication with the Be Well Runners team!