Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Deedra Downey #1044 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Deedra Downey completed the Half Marathon in 3:09:02, maintaining a steady pace throughout. Her average pace was 14:25 min/mile, showcasing consistent performance across all splits. Most notably, Deedra maintained close timing in her splits, starting with a pace of 13:37 min/mile and concluding with a slight slowdown to 15:46 min/mile towards the race end. Between miles 3 and 13, her split paces fluctuated mildly between 13:34 min/mile and 15:53 min/mile, indicating resilience and effort on various elevations. As a 60-year-old participant from Cypress, TX, Deedra achieved 31st place in her division (F60-64) among female runners. Her performance stayed steady, as reflected by her relative positioning; moving from 27th at mile 1 to 31st at the finish line within her division, indicating controlled consistency and perseverance. Future races could focus on maintaining this strong start throughout the concluding miles. Keep up the great work with the BGR! Houston team, and challenge yourself to slightly quicker recovery between mile splits.