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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Nachiketa Anand #209 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Amidst Gradual Improvement Nachiketa Anand from Katy, TX displayed consistent pacing in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. She maintained an average pace of 11:44 min/mile, completing the 13.1-mile distance in 2:33:55. Her performance showed a pace improvement from her split at mile 1 of 11:19 min/mile, although there was a slight decline in pace around mile 8 at 12:11 min/mile. By the final mile, she picked up speed again with a split pace of 11:36 min/mile. Her overall placement was 3101st out of 4907 participants, landing her in 60th place in her division (F50-54). Moving forward, focusing on a stable pace throughout the race could benefit overall race time. Notably, this race marked an improvement from last years time of 2:46:55, highlighting significant progress in her running journey. As a member of the Katy Area Running Club, continuing to leverage club resources and training can help enhance future performances.