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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Ryan Sloan #3490 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish in Half Marathon Debut Ryan Sloan completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with an official time of 2:17:19, maintaining an average pace of 10:28 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Notably, Ryans pace consistently improved throughout the race, starting at 11:01 min/mile and culminating with a strong final mile at 9:38 min/mile. Ryan ranked 2387th overall out of 4907 participants and 1618th among male runners, showcasing steady performance. Splitting the race into segments, Ryan began with a steady pace and increased speed from mile 9 onward, even achieving a significant time gain in the final mile. Splitting at 10:23, 10:28, and eventually 9:38 min/mile, these metrics reflect Ryan's strategic pacing and stamina. Continued focus on maintaining an even pacing strategy and incorporating varied speed work during training could further improve this promising pace management. Overall, this performance indicates solid foundational endurance training.