Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Monica Dodson #7440 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progression in 10K Performance Monica Dodson demonstrated a commendable progression throughout the 10K race. Starting with a pace of 11:27 min/mile in the first mile, she consistently improved her pace, notably hitting 9:51 min/mile during the fifth mile. This represents a significant improvement of 96 seconds per mile over the course of the race. Her split placements in the F35-39 division reflect a steady climb from 70th to 39th by the race's end. Overall, Monica's final time was 1:05:37, with an average pace of 10:35 min/mile. She placed 273rd among females and 40th in her division. The strategic pacing during the latter half of the race highlights her strong finish, moving from an overall 850th place at mile one to 630th by the end. For future races, consider maintaining or slightly improving that early pace for stronger placement right from the start. Well done on a strong finish!