Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Marco Ipina #1805 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strategic Pacing Marco displayed a remarkable performance in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, clocking in at 1:26:23. His pacing strategy was well-executed, maintaining an average pace of 6:35 min/mile. Notably, Marco's split times remained consistent throughout the race, showcasing his endurance and efficient expenditure of energy. A strong finish was evident with a final mile split of 6:19, which boosted his overall standing. Marco's efforts culminated in a commendable 3rd place position in his division (M45-49) out of a total of 4907 participants. His performance shows noticeable improvements from a previous race, with a nearly 16-minute decrease in finishing time. To continue this growth, fine-tuning early pacing can further optimize energy conservation for the latter miles. Keep up the momentum, and consider incorporating interval workouts to enhance speed endurance. Your current progress indicates youre on the right path!