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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Yijia Zhao #4105 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progression with a Strong Finish Yijia Zhao demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the race, as reflected in her pacing and ranking changes. Starting with an initial pace of 11:34 min/mile, she managed to progressively enhance her speed each mile, culminating in an impressive final mile at a pace of 9:47 min/mile. Her overall pace for the half marathon was 10:55 min/mile. Notably, Yijia improved her overall standing significantly, moving from 2978th at the beginning to 2667th by the end of the race. Her dedication to maintaining a steady yet improving pace is commendable. In the F35-39 division, she placed 137th, starting from a 164th position and finishing strong, marking a notable division improvement. Focusing on sustaining even earlier splits could further enhance her performance as evident from her improvement during the race. Her ability to finish strongly suggests a reliable endurance level. Keep up the consistent training with the YoungFitness team, as it clearly pays off.