Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Kirsten Byers #7227 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Improved Performance Kirsten Byers showed commendable pacing in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, finishing with an overall time of 58:34 for the 10K, which equates to an impressive 9:26 min/mile pace. Notably, Kirsten's pacing was consistent throughout the race, with her splits oscillating slightly around the low 9:30s, indicating a well-managed race strategy. Her fastest split was between miles 1 and 2, with a pace of 9:18 min/mile, highlighting her ability to find and sustain speed early in the race. Compared to her previous race at the same event last year, Kirsten has demonstrated significant improvement. She shaved off over eight minutes from her last year's time of 1:07:13. This year, she placed 106th among female participants in a competitive field of 2010 runners. To further fine-tune her performance, Kirsten could explore strategies to maintain her peak pace throughout the latter half of the race, potentially improving her standings even more.