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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Shelby Lyons #2244 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Shelby Lyons from Houston, TX, participated in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, displaying an overall solid performance with a final time of 1:49:37, averaging an 8:22 min/mile pace. Shelby ranked 826th overall among 4907 participants, securing the 149th spot among female competitors and 29th in the F30-34 division. Starting with an 8:45 min/mile pace, Shelby demonstrated impressive consistency, progressively quickening the pace throughout the race. Notably, her 7th mile was her fastest at an 8:09 min/mile pace, while the 12th mile was a remarkable 7:53 min/mile. A well-executed race strategy allowed her to improve her standing during the second half of the race. Consider focusing on maintaining that energy to push the pace even further in future races. Your preparation is paying off, and the consistent pacing highlights both your endurance and race strategy.