Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: McKenna Shepherd #3439 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Tough Finish McKenna Shepherd showcased a consistent effort during the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Her initial pace demonstrated promise, logging a solid start with her first three miles under an 11-minute mile pace, the fastest being the third mile at 9:55 min/mile. Her mid-race splits began to slow, with mile 5 coming in at 10:50 min/mile as she neared the halfway mark. As the race progressed, McKenna encountered a more challenging pace, with miles 8 through 12 averaging over 11 minutes per mile, peaking at 12:27 min/mile by mile 12. She completed the race with an overall time of 2:25:27, averaging an 11:06 min/mile pace. McKenna's placement was solid, ranking 965th among female participants and 118th in her division. Focusing on pacing strategies in the later stages could potentially lead to improved performance in future races. Keep up the dedication to consistent training!