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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Mengyao Zhang #4099 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish in Half Marathon Mengyao Zhang demonstrated remarkable consistency during the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:17:40 with an average pace of 5:55 min/mile. From the start, Mengyao maintained a steady performance, evidenced by only minor variations in splits. Notably, during the initial three miles, the split times improved from 5:54 to 5:46 min/mile, elevating their overall position from 30th to 17th. Between miles 4 and 13, Mengyao held strong positions, consistently finishing within the top 14 or 15 in their gender category and solidifying a 4th place position in the M20-24 division. Although the final mile saw a slight slowdown to 6:06 min/mile, Mengyao managed to maintain their overall standing. A sharper focus on maintaining the pace in the latter part of the race could further elevate Mengyao's performance in future events. Excellent work overall!