Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Blake Johnson #4196 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Steady Progress Blake Johnson maintained a commendable steady pace throughout the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Starting with a mile pace of 6:32, Blake quickly increased efficiency, clocking a slightly faster pace of 6:27 by the second mile. From there, he continued to hone in on his consistent racing, maintaining a pace between 6:24 and 6:27 per mile for the majority of the race. Remarkably, Blake improved his overall position, moving from 115th at the first mile to placing 70th by the finish. His final time of 1:24:37 shows resilience and uniformity, with a consistent overall pace of 6:27 per mile. Within his division, he performed well, landing 13th among M35-39 competitors. Continued focus on pacing strategy could bring even more gains, and integrating targeted speed work may further enhance late-race performance. Keep up the effort with the Houston Striders, Blake!