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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Natalia Contreras #852 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities for Fine-Tuning Natalia Contreras began her half marathon with a strong opening mile, clocking in at 8:07. This established a positive pace from the start. Between miles 1 through 3, however, a gradual decline in pace occurred, shifting from 8:07 to 8:57. Despite this, her position in the Female 40-44 division only fell slightly from 11th to 28th place, demonstrating resilience among her competitors. From mile 4 onward, the pace gradually decelerated, with the most significant changes occurring between miles 11 and 13, which extended to a pace of 11:24 per mile by the final mile. Finishing the 13.1 miles with an overall pace of 9:46, Natalia built a valuable experience base for future races. Remaining closely monitored across different splits demonstrates growth potential by analyzing diminishing momentum in later miles. Consider techniques such as interval training or pacing strategies to maintain initial performance levels throughout the race. Keep up the good work with Team Amor + Talk Running!