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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Claire Newman #2626 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Claire Newman from Waco, TX demonstrated steady progress throughout the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Starting at a pace of 10:58 min/mile in the first mile, she steadily improved her pace, with her fastest split time recorded in mile 11 at 10:07 min/mile. Finishing the 13.1-mile course in 2:20:15, Claire maintained an overall average pace of 10:42 min/mile. Notably, her split times from mile 5 onward consistently showed a downward trend, indicating a well-executed strategy to gain speed as the race progressed. In terms of placement, Claire ranked 837th among female participants and was 103rd in the F20-24 age division. Her performance improved significantly throughout the race, moving up the ranks from her starting position, showcasing her ability to maintain a competitive pace over the duration of the event. For future races, maintaining the strong finish seen in this race could further improve her overall performance. Your next goal can be focused on a faster initial pace.