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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Marieper Lyde #2241 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with Strategic Pacing Marieper Lyde completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon in a commendable time of 1:47:52, averaging an 8:14 min/mile pace. Notably, Marieper started with a steady pace and gradually increased speed, highlighted by a significant improvement from an 8:48 min/mile split at mile 1 to a 7:52 min/mile final mile split. This strategic pacing led to a respectable 3rd place in the F50-54 division, indicating strong competition and Marieper's ability to maintain a competitive edge. From an overall field of 4907 participants, Marieper achieved 729th place, moving up consistently throughout the race from 1020th at mile 1. Compared to her previous performance at the 2024 event, where she clocked in at 1:46:14, there is a slight increase in overall time. Focus on maintaining the early race speed could help shave off additional time in future races. Keep leveraging your pacing strategy to consistently advance in the overall standings.