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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Maria Zubia #5506 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with Consistent Pacing Maria Zubia completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with a time of 2:33:20, maintaining an average pace of 11:42 min/mile. Her consistent effort was demonstrated by her division placement, finishing 15th in the F60-64 category. In the early stages, her pace varied slightly, posting a start at 10:38 min/mile before stabilizing between 11:24 and 11:43 min/mile through most of the race. Notably, Maria showed improved steadiness in the latter half of the race, with a consistent pace from mile 6 onward. While her overall race time saw a slight increase compared to last year's performance, with a previous finish of 2:32:42, her division standing improved from 17th to 15th, indicating a strong showing relative to her peers. Addressing the mid-race split slowdown, such as the 14:33 min/mile pace in the third mile, could offer opportunities for future race target adjustments. Maria's disciplined pacing strategy offers a solid foundation to build upon.