Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Leandro Di Matteo #1001 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with Notable Improvement Leandro Di Matteo maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:40:40 and an average pace of 7:41 per mile. This performance allowed him to secure 413th place out of 4907 participants and place 23rd in his division for M45-49. His race opened with a strong 7:30 pace for the first mile, demonstrating early momentum. A notable moment was the 11th mile, where he clocked in at 7:29, one of his fastest splits of the race. This indicates effective pacing strategy, allowing for a sustained speed across the course. Compared to the previous year's half marathon, Leandro improved his overall time by over four minutes, which also reflected in his enhanced division placement from 46th to 23rd. To further refine his performance, focusing on maintaining consistent split times in later miles, such as the 8th mile's 8:01 pace, could be advantageous. This demonstrates room for enhanced endurance and sustained speed. Great progress!