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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Francisco Bedoya #396 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Francisco Bedoya maintained a steady progression throughout the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Beginning with a pace of 9:51 min/mile in the first mile, he consistently improved, crossing the finish line with an overall pace of 9:10 min/mile. This represents a commendable gain in pace, particularly during the latter half of the race. Francisco's ability to gradually quicken his stride was apparent in mile 13, clocking in at an impressive 8:30 min/mile. Despite starting in 1797th place overall, Francisco steadily advanced to finish at 1452nd place out of 4907 participants. His positioning in the M45-49 division progressed from 105th place at the first mile to finishing 89th place. The most notable surge occurred between miles 9 and 10, where he gained 119 positions overall. To further capitalize on his pacing strategy, focusing on a more consistent and slightly faster start may enhance Francisco's overall performance in future races.