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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Steven Maida #2269 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Performance and Consistent Improvement Steven Maida completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon in 1:59:28 with an impressive average pace of 9:07 minutes per mile. Notably, Steven improved his performance, cutting down his previous race time of 2:07:25 by nearly eight minutes. Throughout the race, Steven consistently improved his split times, lowering them from a starting pace of 10:01 min/mile to a swift 8:49 min/mile by mile nine. The most dynamic improvement was seen between the first and fifth miles, with each split gradually increasing in speed. Steven's overall placement improved considerably, moving from 1721st place in 2024 to 1411th in this race, illustrating a significant upgrade in competitive standings. Within his division, Male 30-34, Steven advanced from 240th to 217th place. Continuing to focus on pacing strategies will further enhance his performance. Engaging in interval training and tempo runs can refine his ability to maintain consistent pacing throughout.