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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: J Cerrato #22 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Handcycle Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Division Finish In the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, J Cerrato maintained a consistent performance, completing the 13.1-mile race in 1:39:50 with an average pace of 7:37 minutes per mile. The consistency in pacing is evident from each split, with times rarely deviating from the 7:37 mark. Notably, the final mile saw an acceleration with a pace of 7:29, indicating a strong finish. Cerrato's strategic pacing strategy also contributed to a successful race, especially evident in mile three with a pace of 7:36, improving his placement within the top 12 overall and placing first in his division at that point. J Cerrato's efforts led to an impressive second place in the M45-49 division out of a total 36 participants in the event, demonstrating significant proficiency in the master category. With this race being slightly slower compared to the previous year's performance of 1:37:32 at the same event, focusing on maintaining the quicker pace seen in 2024 could prove beneficial going forward. Continue refining pacing strategies for even greater performance in upcoming races.