Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Justin Flores #4177 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Strategic Opportunities Ahead Justin Flores, representing SpeedFam, completed the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon with a time of 1:45:06, averaging an 8:01 min/mile pace over the 13.1-mile course. Impressively, he demonstrated strong pacing in the early miles, with initial splits all under 7:30 min/mile, including a notable second split at 7:16 min/mile. Flores ranked 27th in his division (M20-24) during the first mile and improved to 22nd by mile two, showcasing his effective early-race strategy. In the second half, his pace adjusted, reaching up to a 10:02 min/mile by the final mile. This slowdown highlights an area to explore for maintaining pace during latter stages of races. Despite the deceleration, Flores finished 48th in his division, among 4907 participants, underscoring room for growth in endurance. Continued focus on sustaining mid-race pace could enhance future performances. Good job overall, Justin, on solid pacing and representing Humble, TX well.