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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Joe Chen #771 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Top 5 Age Group Finish Joe Chen delivered a steady performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. His overall time was 1:17:45, achieving a consistent average pace of 5:56 min/mile. Impressively, his splits varied only slightly, with several miles nearly identical in pacing. For example, at the 6-mile mark, Joe recorded a split time of 6:01, which aligns closely with this pace throughout the race. Joe's strategic approach paid off, as he placed 5th in the M25-29 division, shining amid 4,907 participants. Notably, his fastest split was 5:46 at the 13th mile, demonstrating a strong finish. Continuously monitoring pace and focusing on maintaining consistent effort could further enhance his performance. Working on pacing strategies to reduce time on mid-segment splits may also yield benefits. Still, Joe's consistency and determination were well-reflected in this commendable race.