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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Richard Cook #854 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Steady Pace with Strong Finish Richard Cook maintained a consistent and steady pace throughout the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, completing the 13.1 miles in 1:43:44 with an average pace of 7:55 min/mile. He started strong with a 7:47 minute mile and, after a few slower miles, regained speed in the latter part of the race. Of notable interest is Richards successful final mile, clocking in at 7:43, which was his fastest split of the day. This consistent pacing helped him secure 529th place overall among 4907 participants. Compared to last year's performance where he finished in 1:53:04, Richard improved his finish time by over nine minutes and significantly boosted his standing in the field, moving up from 930th to 529th place. His position in the M25-29 division also improved, climbing from 140th to 84th place. The improvement highlights Richard's dedication and effectiveness in training which can be further optimized by adjusting the pace in the second and third miles for even better results.