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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Vince Rivera #3155 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Finish with Strong Mid-Race Push Vince Rivera displayed a progressively faster strategy in his recent race. He began at an 11:09 min/mile pace for the first mile, gradually picking up speed. A notable acceleration happened between miles 5 and 6 when he clocked his fastest split at 9:29 min/mile, moving from 2809th to 2611th place overall. In the final mile, he maintained momentum with a split of 9:17 min/mile, finishing with an overall time of 2:12:28. Throughout the half marathon, Rivera consistently improved his position, particularly excelling within his age group division (M50-54). Initially at 100th place, he advanced to an impressive 77th place by the end, among male competitors. Striving for even pacing in the early miles could further optimize his performance. Overall, Rivera's pacing adjustments and determination played a critical role in his successful race finish within a competitive field.