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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Michael Hill Jr #1692 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Gradual Slowdown Michael Hill Jr from Houston completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with a finish time of 2:07:58. He maintained a steady pace between 8:42 to 8:52 min/mile during the early miles, displaying a consistent performance. Gradually, he slowed down, clocking a 9:01 min/mile at mile 6. Eventually, his pace dipped to 10:54 min/mile by mile 10, which might indicate fatigue in the later stages. His final average pace stood at 9:46 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Progressing from milestones in previous races might be beneficial in helping with strengthening stamina. Michael placed 1,346th among male runners and held 226th in his M35-39 age division, finishing 1902nd overall among 4907 participants. His performance showed strong consistency at the start but could benefit from endurance improvements in the second half. Encouraging a strategic focus on maintaining pace through the latter stages may enhance his overall race performance.