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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jose A Menchaca #100 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Notable Improvement Jose A Menchaca, aged 53 from Sugar Land, TX, showcased a notable improvement in his overall performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. He finished the event in 2:34:14 with an average pace of 11:46 min/mile, improving from his previous years finish of 2:43:20. A critical evaluation of performance reveals consistent pacing throughout the race, with the most substantial split deviation occurring in the final mile at 13:18 min/mile. Jose maintained a relatively stable positioning, with the most considerable gain made in the 7th mile, clocking a faster split time of 11:07 min/mile. Incremental progress in placement is apparent, rising from 1339th to 1954th in his gender and effectively moving from 143rd to 111th in his M50-54 division compared to last year. Enhancing pacing dynamics in the early miles could further enhance future outcomes. Keep building on the foundation; the progress this year is commendable!