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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Mohammed Kareem #1924 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Slower Finish Mohammed Kareem maintained a steady start in the half marathon, commencing with an initial mile pace of 10:03. In the first half of the race, his pace ranged from 9:58 to 10:05 minutes per mile through the first six miles. Maintaining an average pace under 10 minutes per mile initially is commendable for a race of this distance, as consistency early on can set the tone for a successful overall pace. However, in the second half, his pace started to decline gradually, with the most significant decrease between miles 8 to 11 where his pace ranged from 11:07 to 12:11 minutes per mile. The overall elapsed pace of the race was 10:41 min/mile. Consider strategies for sustaining a more even pace in the latter miles. Recovery strategies or increasing weekly endurance training could help maintain the early mile strength throughout the race. A notable milestone was finishing the race with an elapsed time of 2:20:04.