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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Kenneth Lee #2116 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start but Gradual Slowdown Kenneth Lee began the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with a solid pace of 8:33 per mile for the first mile. Overall, there was a clear pattern of deceleration, as seen with a split pace of 10:43 by mile 7. This slowdown might have contributed to a placement of 158th in his division of M20-24. Splits between mile 3 and mile 6 remained above 9-minutes, showing initial consistency before the pace further dipped. Notably, by mile 11, the pace improved slightly to 10:23, before dropping to 15:27 in the final mile. Totaling an elapsed time of 2:18:35, Kenneth completed the race with an average pace of 10:34 per mile. Maintaining consistent training on the longer distances could help manage pace more effectively as the race progresses, particularly focusing on stamina in the latter miles. Additionally, recognizing when pace dips occur can provide insight for potential strategy refinement in future races.