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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jorge Rodriguez #4520 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent and Strong Improvement Throughout the Race Jorge Rodriguez demonstrated impressive improvements in this race with a final time of 1:40:35, shaving 2 minutes off his previous best from the 2024 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Maintaining a steady pace, his consistent splits ranged between 7:54 and 7:20 min/mile, showcasing an effective pacing strategy overall. Notably, his final mile split at 7:20 min/mile was his fastest, indicating strong finishing power and endurance. Jorge's performance metrics illustrate solid positional gains, finishing 410th overall and climbing from 80th place to 71st in his division. His average pace improved from last year's 7:49 min/mile to 7:40 min/mile. Maintaining a strong pace throughout was a key factor in his success. To continue improving, focusing on slightly faster initial miles or targeted training on speedwork could help optimize early race splits and enhance overall time for future performances.